How to Stay Safe on the Road

It is a huge mistake to assume nothing will go wrong while driving on the road. Maybe you happen to be one of the “lucky one’s” who never gets into an accident – or if you do, there are no serious damages suffered from the accident. But what if it happens to a friend, family member, neighbor, loved one, etc.?

In that case, here are some basic things to remember before getting behind the wheel:

• Be consistent with braking and accelerating;
• Signal when changing lanes;
• Do not tailgate, give some distance;
• Do not rush parking;
• Be free of distraction;
• Check your mirrors.

If you are a responsible driver and you apply all of these basic rules of the road, you more then likely will be safe while driving. Although you may be a safe and cautious driver, that does not necessarily mean that the drivers around you are. And if you happen to get into an accident and are injured, a personal injury settlement can take care of the damages.

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If you or someone you know has suffered some form of personal injury in a car accident, contact us. Silverthorne Attorneys will give you a free consultation to see if we can handle your case today!