Top Ten Causes Of Car Accidents

According to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the top ten (10) causes of car accidents are:

10) Tailgating or other agressive driving;

9) Improper or unsafe lane changes;

8) Swerving to avoid something or overcompensating;

7) Disobeying traffic signals;

6) Failing to yield the right of way;

5) Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI);

4) Speeding;

3) Misjudgement or false assumption of other motorists' actions;

2) Drowsy driving or falling asleep while driving;

1) Driver distraction (talking with passengers, texting, rubbernecking, talking on the phone, adjusting the controls in the car, daydreaming, etc.). These types of accidents account for nearly 20% of car accidents nationwide.

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