Every year there are massive numbers of people who end up being victims of nasty motor accidents. Some of those accidents can be fatal and also cause permanent injuries and disabilities that can have a lasting impact and unexpectedly alter your whole life. Every year heaps of money is paid in damage claims and insurance claims that are won in litigation caused though motor accidents. Nobody can anticipate an accident and take necessary action. However, we can be aware of common causes of accidents and take necessary steps to prevent them from happening.

One such way is being always aware when driving. Many of us are used to not being fully present in mind while driving. We let our imaginations run and become preoccupied in our minds that most of the time, driving is something we do without giving it hundred percent of our attention. So, one of the cardinal rules of safe driving is to always be aware of your surroundings. Even if you are driving down a pretty deserted road, be vigilant all the time. Do not be distracted by your phones, radio or anything that can take your attention away from the road.

Proper maintenance of the vehicle can eliminate certain accidents that are caused due to vehicle failures. While driving, you may encounter certain faults in the vehicle that can take the vehicle out of your control. This can be serious as it can cause bad accidents. Such situations can be prevented by properly maintaining your vehicle. Make sure your tyres aren’t worn out. Worn out tyres can cause bad skidding on wet roads. Look for a good tyre company that provide solutions for all your tyre needs and make sure that your tyres are changed accordingly and tyre pressure checked often by professionals.

Engine maintenance is also of paramount importance. Quite often vehicle failures happen due to failures in engines. Such failures can be prevented by proper maintenance and inspection of the engine at regular intervals. When such monitoring happens, the mechanic is able to identify engine faults and repair them effectively.

It is always worthy to be cautious when driving. Staying within prescribed speed limits and adhering to road rules can prevent accidents in a greater measure. Always be cautious about pedestrians and other vehicles. Even just driving while adhering to road rules is not sufficient as we cannot always be sure that the other parties on the road would obey them well. So, you could end up being victimized due to the fault of another. However, in order to prevent such unfortunate situations, you can always exercise vigilance and extra care while driving. Do not speed more than the prescribed limits even if there are no vehicles on the road. Be courteous and respectful towards other drivers on the road and mind your road rage and keep a calm mind when driving. Avoid driving under the influence of alcohol completely, even if you think you can handle it, please do not take such a risk as you may end up hurting yourself or somebody else through drunk driving.