Getting Your Life Back

Just like most things in life, driving is a skill you have to learn and practice to do well. Because of lack of experience, many new drivers soon find themselves in automobile accidents that could have otherwise been avoided if they had taken some simple steps. If you are a newly-licensed driver, then these important tips will help keep you on the road and off your insurance company's bad driver list:

Tip: Keep Your Vehicles in Tip-Top Condition

Road safety starts while you are still at home. If your vehicle isn't kept in tip-top shape then it can stall out, blow a tire, or have its brakes fail while you are driving down the road. You can prevent mechanical failures from causing an accident by simply keeping up with your car's routine maintenance schedule. In addition to keeping you safe on the road, keeping your car well-maintained will also lengthen its useful life and save you money on gas.

Tip: Don't Drive When Your Concentration is Compromised

Before you get in your car to drive somewhere, take a moment to ensure your concentration isn't compromised by:

• a medical issue
• the medication you are taking
• tiredness
• drowsiness 

In addition, you should never drive after drinking or taking drugs. It is important you always have the maximum ability to concentrate when you are driving.

Tip: Keep Distractions Out of Your Reach 

If you have a hard time putting down your cell phone while you are in the car, then you should put it in your back seat, trunk, or somewhere well out of your reach. This simple step will prevent you from checking your text messages or social media while sitting at a light or in traffic, and will ensure you keep your attention on the road and the other cars around you where it belongs.

Tip: Keep a Safe Distance from Other Vehicles on the Road

Finally, once your car is on the road, make sure you don't tailgate or drive too closely to surrounding vehicles. Collisions from tailgating or drifting into a neighboring lane are a very common type of auto accident, and most of the time they are 100% preventable. By keeping your distance and staying alert to the position of other vehicles around you, it will be easier to avoid getting into an accident, and this will keep you safer and your auto insurance premiums lower.

Follow these tips to keep yourself and others safe on the road. If you find yourself in an automobile accident, contact a vehicular accident attorney as soon as possible.