Urb’s Garage knows rear-end collision damage better than anyone else does, and the best way to avoid the damage is to avoid the accident in the first place. Knowledge is power. Understand what causes rear-end collisions so you can avoid being in one. Here are the common causes of these avoidable fender-benders. You just might be surprised by some of them.
Traffic Jams
One would think you wouldn’t get into a rear-end collision in a traffic jam because everyone is driving super slow or sitting there, but rear-end accidents are quite common during commuting hours. People are stopping and going and allowing themselves to be distracted because they’re bored and frustrated. One quick glance at your cell phone can put you right into the rear-end of the car in front of you.
Speaking of Distractions…
Distracted driving is another common cause of rear-end collisions. Whether it’s your mobile phone, that cute guy or gal in the car next to you, your kids, or you distracting yourself by shaving or putting on make-up, don’t let distractions get the better of you. Silence your phone, flirt when you aren’t driving, tell your kids to hush up, and shave or put your make-up before you leave your house for the day.
Driving Like a Maniac
The opposite of traffic jams and distracted driving is putting the pedal to the metal and going crazy behind the wheel. You might be paying attention but you’re sure to hit the person in front of you if you’re following too closely at high speeds. Take a pill – figuratively – and stay calm behind the wheel. Leaving late and driving like a fool to make up the time is the perfect recipe for a rear-collision.
Driving When You’re Exhausted
Finally, tired driving is drunk driving. Well, not literally, but the National Safety Council states that exhausted driving slows down your responses just as drinking does. Plenty of sleep is not only important for your driving; it’s also important for your overall health and well-being. Don’t open yourself up to an accident deemed your fault by driving when you’re too tired and hitting someone in the behind.
If you do get into a rear-end collision, bring your vehicle into Urb’s Garage in Burlington, KY. Call us today, and if you need a tow, we can help with that, too.
