When we say we are a full-service auto shop, we mean it here at Boulevard Auto Repair. We can take care of your vehicle mechanically, and we are also a full-service body shop. Let’s talk about the top six causes of an automobile accident in the United States. Having this knowledge under your belt helps you to avoid getting into a collision yourself.
1. Distractions
Distracted driving is the number one cause of automobile accidents in the U.S., and it is only getting worse decade after decade. Distracted driving isn’t just texting and driving. It is also talking and driving, eating and driving, shaving and driving, and even putting on makeup and driving.
2. Alcohol/Drugs
Drunk driving is the second most common cause of accidents in the United States and more people die in drunk driving collisions than in any other collision type. Even one beer or glass of wine can reduce your motor skills and reaction time behind the wheel. It’s crucial to never drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
3. Speeding
Speeding also causes automobile accidents because people lose control of their cars, trucks, or utility vehicles. Speed limits are issued on roadways based on how safe it is to drive that road at any given speed. If you push the speed limit, you are pushing your ability to control your automobile on that road’s driving conditions.
4. Reckless Driving
Reckless driving is also a common cause of automobile accidents, and reckless driving isn’t just speeding. Driving aggressively or while you are experiencing road rage, weaving in and out of lanes, tailgating, and otherwise driving with zero regard for the road conditions, weather conditions, and traffic around you are all considered reckless driving.
5. Rain
Rain is a common cause of automobile accidents, especially in Los Angeles because we don’t get that much of it. Many times when it’s raining outside, every freeway in LA County ends up with sigalerts. When rainwater first touches the road, it mixes with oil and grime and turns into a very slick surface that makes losing control of your car easy.
6. Blowing Through Red Lights
Finally, we have a saying here in California and that is red means stop, green means go, and yellow means go faster. In all reality, this is a huge cause of automobile accidents. Blowing through a yellow or red light makes it unbelievably easy to hit oncoming traffic. It’s important to obey traffic laws and slow down and stop rather than blast through a yellow or red light.
Boulevard Auto Repair in Sherman Oaks, CA, will work with your insurance company to repair your automobile if you’ve been in an accident. Give us a call today for more information.