Steps You Can Take to Reduce the Likelihood of a Crash
Summer’s over and school is back in session. That means significantly increased congestion on the roads in the morning and late afternoon, with many new school-age drivers lacking experience behind the wheel. Though you can’t completely avoid the risk of a crash, there are steps you can take to stay safer during school traffic times.
Give Yourself More Time
Get started a little earlier when you head out for work in the morning, so that you don’t feel the need to rush or run a traffic light or stop sign to make it on time. It’s better to arrive early and safe than to take unnecessary risks to get to work or school on time.
Carpool If You Can
Statistics gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have shown for decades that more cars on the road consistently translates to more accidents. If you can find coworkers or friends to carpool with, you’ll not only help make the roads a little more safe, you can also share the cost of gas.
Be Hypervigilant in School Zones
Adolescents are notoriously inattentive. It’s a good strategy to assume that students walking nearby are paying less attention to you than to their friends. Keep them on your radar, and be ready to take evasive action, if necessary. Don’t let any distractions get in your way. Turn off your cell phone until you get to work. Do your grooming before you leave the house, and don’t have your breakfast in the car. These are all potential ways that you can take your eyes off the road.
Expect That You Will Encounter School Buses
You need to take extra precautions when school buses are nearby. You may have less space to safely pass the bus. You can expect frequent stops and starts. And you may not be able to see students getting on or off the bus.
Contact the Law Offices of David J. Karbasian, PC
Send us an email today or call us at 856-600-HURT to schedule an appointment to discuss your personal accident injury claim. Evening and weekend consultations are available upon request. We can come to your home or the hospital to meet with you, if necessary.
