Driver Safety

Riverside Truck Accident Attorney

Every eleven minutes a person dies in a motor vehicle accident. This accounts for about 132 deaths every single day. An accident can also result in catastrophic injuries which may debilitate a victim for the rest of his or her life. The best step that a person can take before getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle is to educate themselves on driver safety issues.

The following are 40 safety tips that should ALWAYS be followed by every individual driving a motor vehicle:

Driver Safety

Obey all traffic laws
Obey all traffic signs and postings
Do not bypass blocked or closed roads
Always pay attention to your surroundings
Always pay attention to the road ahead of you
Always pay attention to other drivers and pedestrians
Stay relaxed while driving, advoid conflict or road rage with other drivers/pedestrians
Remember pedestrians always have the right away
Check your mirrors often and be aware of your blind spots
Yield the right away to other motorists, motorcyclists and pedestrians
Adhere to posted speed limits
Always Wear a Seatbelt
Always make sure children in a car-seat if required at their weight, height and age under CA law
Wear an approved helmet and protective gear when riding a motorcycle
Look before entering an intersection
Do not run red lights
Do not make rights turns without looking first for pedestrians
Do not drive under the influence of alcohol (DUI)
Do not drive under the influence of drugs (DUID)
Drive motor vehicles with air bags and ABS brakes
Do not tailgate a vehicle, keep about a 3-4 car distance and avoid all tailgaters
Only use your horn and lights if necessary to communicate with other drivers
Use your signals when changing lanes and turning
Turn your lights on as directed by traffic signs and when dusk falls
Do not make quick or unsafe lane changes
Do not change lanes in intersections
Do not cut other vehicles off
Do not back up while on the roadways/highways as it may cause an accident
Use your emergency lights if you pull over on highway or have a problem with yourself or vehicle
Maintain tires, brakes
Make a complete stop at all stop signs
Know how to brake and use lights in poor weather conditions
Drive slower in rain or snow
Always have snow chains on tires if required
Pass with care and only in safe passing zones
Share the road with bicyclists
Do not drive if tired or drowsy
Do not use your cell phone for any reason while driving, unless you have a headset and it is an emergency
Avoid distractions such as changing the radio station, eating, drinking, talking and children misbehaving
Make sure all objects in motor vehicle are secure so that in case of an accident they do not go flying

The Law Office of Michael R. Young

Please contact a Riverside trucking accident lawyer at the Law Office of Michael R. Young immediately if you or a family member is the victim of a truck driving accident involving an 18 wheeler, rollover, pedestrian or any other type of motor vehicle accident. An experienced Riverside attorney at our firm may be able to file a personal injury claim or wrongful death suit on your behalf in an attempt to recover monetary compensation for your losses.

Contact us today if you have sustained injuries in a truck accident!