Minor Driving Mistakes That Increase Your Risk of a Collision

Do driver’s ed teachers nitpick on the smallest mistakes, or are teenagers just hypersensitive to micromanagement?  In either case, you pay attention to all the minute details for long enough to complete driver’s ed, pass the road test, and get your driver’s license, and then quickly fall into the same bad habits that your driver’s ed teacher used to bug you about.  The mistakes that cause catastrophic wrecks, such as drunk driving or texting behind the wheel, are so obvious that everyone knows not to make them, but the little mistakes that your driver’s ed teacher used to grumble about can slow your reaction time or delay your observation of an obstacle enough to make it harder to avoid a collision.  With car accident claims, every percentage point of fault counts, as far as how much money the insurance company will pay on your claim.  For help negotiating a fair settlement after an insurance company has attributed too much fault to you and offered you an insufficient amount, contact a Fort Lauderdale auto accident attorney.

Improperly Adjusted Seats

The first time you drive a car, you should spend time adjusting the seat to maximize the effectiveness of your driving.  Move the seat forward or backward so that you can easily reach the pedals and adjust its height so that you can easily see the road.  If you are the only one who drives the car, your seat will stay in position, but if you share the car with family members whose height differs from yours, each person should adjust the seat after someone else drives.  If you just start driving without adjusting the seat in the interest of getting to your destination on time, you are at a disadvantage when it comes to reacting in time to other people’s mistakes.

The Wrong Footwear

When you were a teenager, your parents used to complain when you wore flip flops, Crocs, sky high heels, or, in a burst of retro inspiration, jellies to school, but even though you looked cooler than your parents realized or would give you credit for, these shoes are a poor choice when it comes to driving.  For one thing, you might take them off if your feet hurt, and the amount of pressure you naturally apply to the gas pedal and brake is different depending on which shoes, if any, you are wearing.  Cars’ pedals are designed to respond appropriately to feet clothed in substantial shoes, such as loafers, sneakers, flats, or work boots.  Your shoes may not be the deciding factor for whether you or the other driver is solely at fault for the accident, but every percentage point of fault makes a difference.

Set Up a Consultation Today

A car accident lawyer can help you negotiate with insurance companies and get a fair settlement if they have assigned too much fault to you after a car accident.  Contact Boone & Davis in Fort Lauderdale, Florida or call 954-566-919 to explore your potential recovery options today.

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