Speeding, together with bad weather and driving while under the influence are the most common causes of car accidents in Texas.
With roads and freeways built for speed, the highways of Texas attract a lot of reckless drivers roaring with their speeding cars.
Speeding, bad weather and DUI are dangerous by itself, and a combination of any of the three or a combination of all three will certainly spell disaster.
Imagine a person speeding on a foggy highway or a drunk driver speeding on a freeway. There are different dangerous and deadly scenarios that could lead to car accidents and the most tragic of those is the knowledge that it could have been avoided.
Speeding
One of the most common causes of car accidents is speeding. With car manufacturers producing more cars built for speed, Texas drivers are one of the most curious to test those claims. This results to more drivers breaking the speed limit and in turn breaking the law.
In addition, it is also one of the leading causes of truck accidents. In fact, around 21% of truck drivers who got involved in a road accident had a previous speeding conviction.
One thing to remember: “More Speed Means Less Control”. That is the reason why speeding causes a lot of accidents. The reaction time of the driver decreases as the car accumulates speed and can lead to a collision.
Bad Weather
Rain and/or snow can make roads and freeways slippery. Fogs make for poor visibility and the moisture that is brought by cold weathers can form ice.
Although we have no control over weather, one can always check the weather conditions through news forecasts on the radio, TV and the Internet. If it can be avoided, it is advised to not drive out in bad weather.
If it cannot be avoided, avoid speeding on bad weathers and keep a safe distance from other vehicles so that if something goes wrong, you will have enough room and control to maneuver yourself out of a disaster.
Driving while under the Influence
Driving under the influence or DUI is the leading cause of car accidents not only in Los Angeles but also the whole United States. It is also the leading cause of deaths for Americans aged 15 – 24.
Driving while under the influence of alcohol and even drugs, coupled by reckless driving, plus the inexperience of young drivers can result to tragic car accidents.
Education is still the best solution in curbing the rising incidents of DUI related car accidents. Taking a Texas online defensive driving class can teach you these skills. If a person is deemed by the state responsible enough to get a driver’s license then in turn he/she should already be responsible as well when it comes to drinking.