Protect Your Family By Avoiding These Louisiana Driving Hazards

While most of us have likely been involved in some type of auto accident here in Louisiana, it's truly unlikely that the event qualified as a real "accident."

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Truth be told, if the situation wasn't your fault, it was likely the fault of the other driver. In either case, it was probably preventable and didn't qualify as an "accident." However, we are human and things happen.

The good news is that most auto accidents are simple fender-benders with all parties walking away uninjured, however, it would be a fair assessment to state that most all of us have lost a friend or family member to a fatal automobile accident.

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Keeping in mind the inherent dangers of operating a vehicle, there are a number of things that drivers can do to decrease their odds of being involved in such an accident.

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In an article from pelicanlaw.com, we see their list of the 10 Leading Causes For Car Accidents in Louisiana, and while some would appear as simple, common sense suggestions, others might be something you should consider working on today.

• Distracted Driving
• Speeding
• Drunk Driving
• Reckless Driving
• Weather Conditions
• Running red lights and stop signs
• Fatigue
• Poor road conditions
• Inexperienced drivers
• Vehicle defects

Closely examining the list, you'll note that only a couple of the causes listed qualify as  true forms of unavoidable accidents.

Should you possibly have a teenager that will soon get their license, it might be a good idea to print this list and have them commit these to memory.

If it saves one life, then it's been a worthwhile effort.