Car crashes are on the rise in the US. You ultimately can't guarantee that you'll avoid a car crash, but there are certainly some great tips to take. Here are a few of them.

1. Tips For
Avoiding
a Car
Crash
By Frank Azar

2. The facts:
• Drivers are more and more
distracted by various apps
that they use!
• Car accidents have been
on the rise in the US
So, what can you do?

3. Avoid
the fast
lane
• Using the center or right
lane offers you more
“escape routes” in case a
problem arises
• Most highway
accidents occur in
the fast lane!
• Drivers in the fast
lane are more
susceptible

4. Keep your eyes
peeled
Keep your
eyes focused
on the traffic
all around you
to increase
your chance of
seeing a
potential
problem

5. Watch out for !
blind spots
• Don’t rely solely on your
side and rearview mirrors!
• Turn to look directly into
the lanes beside you to
avoid missing something
left undetected!
• Consider blind spots for
other drivers, particularly
truckers

6. Hands !
on !
the !
wheel
• The ideal
position to keep
your hands on
the wheel is left
hand on the 9
o’clock, and
right hand on
the 3!
• This facilitates
maximum
vehicle control
when you’re
forced into
quick
maneuvering

7. Move your
seat up
• Move your seat close enough to the
steering wheel so that your wrist can
rest on the top of the wheel!
• This ensures that your arms won’t
fatigue easily and will be prepared
for any last-minute evasive
maneuvers

8. Judge a
driver by
their car’s
condition
• If a car is really beat-
up, chances are it’s
because of an
inattentive driver!
• Drifting in the lane
often identifies a tired,
drunk or preoccupied
driver!
• Keep an eye out for
warning signs

9. Know your car’s limits
• Pay attention to how
your particular vehicle
reacts in certain
situations!
• This will prepare you
for any potential
challenges on the
road

10. Keep your
car in good
shape
• Make sure you stick to
your car’s maintenance
schedule • This ensures that your car
will be able to accelerate,
stop and steer when
necessary

11. Be
careful at
night
• Driving at night can be
dangerous!
• It’s a prime time for
tired or drunk drivers!
• Drive extra defensively,
and don’t drive down a
dark road with burned-
out lights

12. Take a class
• A high-performance driving school is actually a
great way to improve your skill as a driver!
• It will teach you what it means to drive a car at
the limits, and practice maneuvers to avoid
accidents in a safe and controlled environment