How to Prevent Car Accidents

Discussed further in this article are some of the effective tips that help you
prevent car accidents to a large extent.

1) Follow traffic rules and regulations.

2) Put on seat belt while driving.
Wearing seat belt would be annoying for many people. But, this is highly
vital, as wearing seat belt would reduce the chances of road accidents. Not
only drivers, passengers including adults and kids are also recommended to
put on seat belt. In some nations, it has been even made mandatory to wear
seat belt.
3) Defensive Driving
One of the best ways to avoid car accidents is to be a defensive driver. You
may be a cautious driver, but it is not necessary that you would be able to
overcome a reckless driving. But, being a defensive driver, you could
foresee probable road crashes. Also, a great way to avoid road accidents is
via being courteous. Being courteous makes you more cautious and intends
you to not race against other vehicles.
4) Dont Drink & Drive
According of records, one of the prime causes for car crashes is due to
drunk driving. This happens when a driver operate a car or vehicle while
being under the influence of drugs or alcohol that may lead to mental as
well as motor skills imparity. Many of the fatal accidents are because of
drunk driving. But, drunk driving is completely preventable. All you have to
do in order to avoid road crashes as a result of drunk driving is to refrain
from taking any kind of harmful drugs or alcohol.
5) Dont Speed while driving
You can also minimize car accidents via maintaining a constant speed as
well as through leaving a safe distance between your vehicle and other
vehicles. Also, a useful tip to avoid road accidents is by adjusting mirrors
properly and via checking the side as well as rear mirrors at least in every 15
seconds. 
6) Becareful when at Intersections
Intersections are considered a prime cause for many road accidents. Hence,
special care must be taken when proceeding through intersections by
looking left, then right, and then again left side in order to ensure that the
area is absolutely clear. Apart from these, have a clear idea on the road
conditions. This would be highly beneficial when you drive during rainy or
winter season. 
7) Other useful tips to avoid road accidents; 

 Avoid cell phone when driving

  Keep your car's lights on when driving at dusk and dawn and during
rainy seasons.
 Check your car in regular intervals, ie constantly monitor its tires,
brakes, lights, and mirrors 
 Have a clear idea regarding the limitations of your car 
 Keep your vehicle in good working condition 
 Always keep your vehicle neat and tidy 
 As far as possible, avoid driving during night 
 In addition to avoiding alcohol and other dangerous drinks, it would
be better to avoid taking some food items while driving such as
coffee, hot soups, barbequed dishes, soft drinks, and chocolates
 Driving a quality car could help minimize road accidents to an extent!

Although, in recent years, several innovative campaigns have been arranged

to avoid car accidents, still car crashes occur frequently. They are mostly
due to rash and careless driving, lack of patience and during bad weather
and winter season. Drive carefully and safely.