Top 10 Reasons For Car Accidents

Top 10 Reasons for Car Accidents

Auto Services — Crushed Car in Raleigh, NC

“Top ten” lists vary, but insurers, lawyers and the professionals at Coats Auto Body of Raleigh would agree on a basic list of top 10 reasons for car accidents. The number one cause of collisions is taking your eyes off the road, or getting distracted. Distraction can occur while taking the wrapper off of a hamburger, noticing a rainbow or attempting to answer a cell phone. Other reasons

can include:

Not paying attention. Most states ban texting while driving, but it is not the only possible distraction that causes accidents. Even having an argument while driving can pull your attention away at a critical moment.
Speeding. The faster you go, the less control you have.
Drunk driving. It does not take much alcohol for a driver to be too impaired to drive.
Reckless use of a vehicle. Careless or daredevil driving puts others and yourself in danger.
Changing weather. Ice, sleet, rain and high winds may all contribute to unsafe driving conditions
Running the light. Heading straight through a stop sign or rushing a yellow light increases the risk of collision.
Teen drivers. It is not an “if”; it is a “when.”
Driving at night. Drivers have less visibility and experience more fatigue at night – a recipe for a collision.
Compromised vehicles. A vehicle that is in need of repair or one that has a manufacturer’s defect may cause an accident when it malfunctions.
Risky lane changes. Besides being dangerous, this practice also demonstrates poor driving etiquette.

Get Back to Pre-Wreck Condition or Better in Raleigh and Surrounding Areas

The best way to prevent a collision is by practicing good driving habits. Accidents will happen for the above reasons and many others. It can be difficult to know what to do after a car crash. Call the team at Coats Auto Body in Raleigh: 919-833-6877, and let us get you back in top form.