Automobile accidents are traumatic and painful. Even a minor fender-bender can give you a case of whiplash if your neck moved the way it shouldn’t have. Revive Medical Center works with auto accident victims to get them back on the road to recovery as quickly as possible. In the case of an auto accident, prevention is the best medicine, so it’s a good idea to know the common causes of auto accidents. Here are the top five.
1. Driving While Distracted
Did you know that as much as 50 percent of all automobile accidents are the result of distracted driving? It’s time to put the phone down, don’t even talk on it hands-free, and keep your eyes on the road. Things such as texting, rubbernecking, and paying attention to your center console are all common causes of automobile accidents.
2. Drinking and Driving
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, nearly 32 percent of fatal automobile accidents in the U.S. annually are caused by drunk drivers. There’s no excuse for drinking and driving or for driving while under the influence of recreational or prescription medication. It’s not worth the risk.
3. Driving Too Fast
Speeding is also a common cause of fatal automobile accidents. When you are speeding, you reduce the time that you have to react and avoid an automobile accident. The faster you are going, the harsher the impact into the other car and the more damage and injuries. Speed limits are posted for a reason, and that reason is to keep you safe.
4. Driving Aggressively
Speeding is one form of driving aggressively. Other forms include not paying attention, swerving in and out of lanes, posing a threat to other drivers or pedestrians, posing a threat to bicyclists, ignoring traffic signs, tailgating, and ignoring stop signs or red lights among other things. Road rage causes accidents, too. Calm down and keep cool behind the wheel.
5. Bad Weather
Finally, inclement weather causes automobile accidents. Simply put, you cannot drive as fast as you normally do when it’s raining or snowing outside. Heavy fog can also make driving dangerous, especially if you don’t slow down. Take weather conditions into account and drive accordingly. If the weather is severe, stay off the road.
If you have been in an automobile accident, Revive Medical Center in Lawrenceville, GA, can help with your physical well-being. Our board-certified chiropractors can relieve the pain and discomfort of whiplash and back problems. Call us to schedule an appointment.
