Auto accidents are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Almost all auto accidents are avoidable, with the ultimate cause usually being carelessness on the part of one or more of the parties involved. There are a few simple steps that you can take to ensure that you do not become another victim.
The simplest way to protect yourself from severe injury or death from auto accidents is to always wear your seatbelt. Using a combination lap and shoulder belt (common in the front seats of almost all automobiles) can protect your internal organs from trauma as the belt helps prevent the body from impacting the steering column. Wearing a seatbelt also lessens the likelihood that you’ll be ejected from the car in high speed auto accidents.
While seat belts greatly increase the survivability of those involved in auto accidents, the very best protection is to avoid auto accidents altogether. The best way to steer clear of auto accidents is to never drive impaired or distracted. The former is obvious--we all know the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Not so well known, but potentially just as deadly, is driving while distracted by talking on the cell phone, eating, fiddling with radio knobs, etc.
According to a study done by Progressive Auto Insurance, 52% of auto accidents occur 5 or fewer miles from home. Of course, auto accidents are equally devastating no matter where you are. So, buckle up, pay attention, and have a good trip!
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