What are some ways to minimize road accidents?

But there are also a lot of accidents that could actually be prevented, if people were just doing the things they are supposed to be doing when they are behind the wheel. When you are on the roads, make sure that you are following all of the rules of the road, and being careful to avoid any trouble, including accidents. read more

Ten Ways to Avoid Car Accidents. A National Safety Council study released last month indicates that seat belt use varies widely from state to state and the lack of drivers buckling up continues to be a leading cause of traffic accidents across America. In 1999, an estimated 9,500 people died unnecessarily because they were not wearing seat belts. read more

Drop the speed limit by 5mph on all roads and you will reduce accidents and deaths. It is not a happy answer but it is the truth. Oh, and it is really cheap to do, and in most cases, would cut down on gas consumption as well. read more

The risks are real. For 2013, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recorded 5,687,000 police-reported crashes, with 2,313,000 injuries and 32,719 fatalities. Allstate insurance has put a different perspective on the numbers, finding that drivers average about one accident per decade. read more