How to Avoid Car Accidents?

Roads in the UK have remained one of the safest ones in Europe even as more and more vehicles flow onto them. According to the European Transport Safety Council, the UK has some of the lowest number of fatalities due to vehicular accidents on the continent. With better regulations surrounding speed, superior safety features in vehicles, and greater public awareness, road accidents in the UK are declining slowly but surely.

However, accidents do still happen, but there are some ways that you can avoid them:

Don’t drink and drive

Holiday seasons can quickly turn from festive charm to devastating disasters without proper precautions. No matter how good of a mood you might be in or how much confidence you have in your driving skills, it’s extremely important that you never drive after having alcohol. Motorists in England are allowed to have only 80mg of alcohol in every 100ml of their blood. Anything more than that can interfere with your ability to make the right decisions, as well as slow down your reaction time, leading to possibly fatal accidents.

Try to find an alternative means of transport if you’ve been drinking to avoid potential injury or harm.

Check your car

It’s important to conduct basic checks on your car every week, especially during colder months. Ensure that the lights are completely functional and that the brakes are working as they should. Your tyres should be in good shape, especially as they are the main part of your vehicle that come into constant contact with the surface of the road.

Your car’s pressures must be at safe levels, and the engine needs to be maintained and checked consistently to ensure it has the right amount of oil fitted.

Don’t look away from the road

It’s tempting to glance away from the road when you get a text message or if you want to change your music, but it’s extremely important that you don’t take your eyes off the road. It’s easy to miss hazards and get into an accident from the slightest distraction.

File a pedestrian accident claim today

If you’ve recently been the victim of a car accident in any form, you need to reach out to a professional personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Wembley Solicitorsconsists of highly qualified lawyers who are experienced in various fields of law. We can help you file claims against the person who wronged you and get you the compensation that you deserve.

Whether you need help with car passenger accident claims, bike accident compensation claims, or bus passenger accident claims, we’ve got you covered.

You can call us at 020 3417 3700 or email us at info@wembleysolicitors.com to find out more details. Fill out an enquiry form to get expert advice today!