Beware of Top Driving Mistakes and Avoid a Silver Spring Car Accident

Skydiving. Riding a bull. Climbing a mountain. Most of us would think twice before agreeing to try anything labeled “extreme.” We would make sure we had all the information, got the proper training and had the right equipment. We would do everything in our power to ensure our safety.

Unfortunately, we rarely pay the same attention to safety when it comes to driving—an activity that is much more common and more likely to be the cause of serious injury or death to ourselves or someone we love.

Don’t become complacent. Avoid these common driving mistakes and you will be less likely to become a statistic of Maryland auto accidents:

Speeding
Driving too fast—whether above the posted speed limit or simply too fast for wet or otherwise dangerous road conditions—can lead to a disastrous Silver Spring car accident. The faster you’re driving, the less time you have to react to any obstacle and the higher the level of impact if you do crash.

Aggression
Driving like you’re in a race can increase your blood pressure and cause an accident. Relax. Don’t let frustration get the best of you—even if that other driver really is being dumb.

Inattention
Driving seems so second nature after a while that many of us tend to drive on autopilot. This can be dangerous. No matter how good your driving record is, you should still make sure that you are always paying attention to the road and looking out for any potential obstacles.

Distractions
Cell phones of course are the No. 1 culprit, but just about anything can distract you from the road, including the GPS, your lunch, a child crying in the back seat, or even a friend sitting next to you. Keep distractions to a minimum as much as possible.

Drinking
Drunk driving is illegal and dangerous. Enough said.

Drowsiness
It may surprise you to learn that driving while tired can be just as dangerous as driving drunk. If you’re having trouble keeping your eyes open or can’t stop yawning, those are good reasons to pull over, get some coffee, walk it off, or even take a short nap.

Seatbelts
It’s a well-known fact that seatbelts save lives, but they can only do their job if those in the vehicle actually buckle up.

Of course, even the safest driver can still end up the victim of a nasty Silver Spring car accident. If that’s you, contact the skilled Silver Spring accident attorneys at Nickelsporn and Lundin to see how we can help put your life back on track. Call us today at 1-800-875-9700, or fill out our online form.