Safe driving tips are always a timely topic for readers. Consider the following advice the next time you get into your vehicle. They are precautions that usually fall to the bottom of most safe driving lists.
*When driving by parked cars remember that there may be people inside who are preparing to exit the vehicle - and they could open the door right into your path.
*Even when you have the right of way at an intersection - perhaps the light is green and it appears the other cars are stopped - be somewhat cautious - particularly when the light is just changing. There have been hundreds of injury and fatality accidents caused by drivers who run a light that they believe had just turned red - or they were simply not paying attention.
*Follow the simplest rules of the road to stay safe. When driving at night don't drive through unlit and unfamiliar areas. Don't pick up strangers or even slow down to answer a question. If someone appears to be in need of help and you are wary then dial emergency services instead but keep your doors locked and stay inside of your car.
*Never drive through standing water - it may cause your engine to stall and your vehicle and you could be swept away.
*Be alert for erratic drivers - they can come at you from all directions. If someone appears to be driving drunk or distracted and is endangering others around them then pull off the road and out of their way - and dial 911.
Greg Baumgartner is a Houston auto accident attorney and the founder of the Baumgartner law firm, which is dedicated to helping injury victims seek civil justice. For a free no obligation consultation with a Texas personal injury lawyer call the Baumgartner firm.
