Defensive Driving Tips and Techniques

With UK roads bursting at the seams from congestion, people racing to be someplace else 5 minutes ago and the unknown waiting around every turn even a short 5 minute journey to the shops can be a hazardous one to take sometimes. In the unfortunate event of a road accident happening what are the likely outcomes?

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Maybe this is your third speeding ticket this month, and your driver’s license is about two points away from being revoked or you have been in your fifth accident in five years (only two of those were actually judged to be your fault). Whatever your driving history is, you may need to evaluate your car insurance again, and find out whether or not there are other options for you.

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Truck regulation is a politically popular topic these days. With the explosion of commercial truck traffic and many stories of catastrophic accidents on the highways. Accidents involving large vehicles usually end in great destruction and fatalities.

Over the past several years federal regulation of the trucking industry has tightened, and fatality accidents have actually decreased, in relation to freight miles driven. But why then do so so many menacing trucks seem to be still on the road?

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From Mt. Highway, Mr. Police Officer would like to tell you the 10 Commandments of Defensive Driving:

1. Be attentive

Always pay attention. Always check your side mirrors and look far enough to see other cars not just the one in front of you. Be alert when you are near intersections and pay attention to road signals and signs. If the sign tells you it’s slippery when wet, don’t speed up or else… Pay attention to fast cars because you’ll never know if the person driving is drunk or not.

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Recent statistics show that accidents involving motorcycles have increased. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported an 8% increase in motorcycle fatalities last year. Despite the implementation of the helmet law in most states, motorcycle accidents continue unabated.

Types of Motorcycle Accidents In Los Angeles, crashes involving motorcycles have also become increasingly common. Among accidents involving motorcycles, these are the common types:

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