Category: Night Driving

The 5 Most Common Causes of Car Accidents

by Glen Pavlovich | Apr 6, 2019 | Night Driving, Vehicle Ownership, Vehicle Safety

No one ever plans to get into a car accident. That’s why they’re called accidents.

Statistics show that 6 million car accidents occur in the United States every year. And of those accidents, 3 million people sustain injuries. The sad part is, the majority of these accidents are preventable. Sure, some may be completely out of the driver’s control. But if you stay alert on the road and exercise due caution, your risk of getting in an accident goes way down.

To help keep you on your toes, be wary of these 5 common causes of accidents the next time you get behind the wheel.

5 Tips For Driving Safely At Night

by Glen Pavlovich | Mar 25, 2019 | Night Driving, Vehicle Safety

Are you putting yourself at risk by driving at night?

We don’t often hear about the dangers of night driving, but perhaps we should. According to the National Safety Council, the risk of a fatal accident increases by three times at night. In fact, more than 40% of all fatal car accidents occur at night, despite there being less than half the normal amount of traffic on the road. Since night driving is unavoidable for virtually all of us, it’s important to know the do’s and don’ts of keeping safe after dark.

To help you get started, here are 5 essential safety tips to keep safe while driving at night.

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