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How to avoid being in a car accident

Car accidents happen almost every day in Utah. They are also the most common type of personal injury lawsuit in Utah and throughout the United States. No one wants to be in a car accident, but they seem to happen all too often. Here are a few tips from Edmunds.com on how to prevent a car accident from happening:

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1. Avoid the fast lane

1. Avoid the fast lane

By using the center or right lane on multilane roads you have more escape routes should a problem arise that requires you to quickly change lanes or pull onto the shoulder. Most highway accidents occur in the left lane, and on top of that you are more conspicuous to Utah highway patrol if you are driving in the fast lane.

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2. Keep your eyes scanning the area ahead

2. Keep your eyes scanning the area ahead

Pay attention to the car in front of you, but also watch the traffic in front of that car. This increases your chances of seeing a problem while you still have enough time to react to it and decreases your chances of getting in an accident should the in front of you should they make a sudden stop.

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3. Beware of blind spots

3. Beware of blind spots

Don’t just rely on your rearview and side view mirrors, actually turn to look directly into the lanes beside you to avoid missing something undetected by your mirrors. Also consider the blind spots of other drivers around you and do your best to minimize the amount of time you spend in them.

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4. Get control of your steering wheel

4. Get control of your steering wheel

One trick is to move your seat close enough to the steering wheel that your wrist can rest on top of the wheel with your arm outstretched and your back against the seat. This will ensure that your arms will be in the optimum position for last-minute evasive maneuvers.

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5. Know your car

5. Know your car

Pay attention to how your vehicle reacts in certain situations. How does your car handle when you turn? How long does it take your car to stop when you brake? How does your car handle when Utah has rainy/snowy conditions? For more tips you can go to: http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/top-10/top-10-editors-tips-to-prevent-a-car-accident.html

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