| The number of car accidents has been increasing | | | | an experienced driver. Minors are not allowed to |
| rapidly since the automobile was first invented. | | | | drive because they are not aware and familiar |
| Accidents happen anywhere, at any time of the | | | | with the signs and rules that are important in |
| day, and they are usually unexpected. You don't | | | | driving. Getting a license will train them to drive |
| know accidents are coming. Even if you don't | | | | safely by following the rules. |
| have a car, you still might be involved in a car | | | | If your car is not maintained properly, which |
| accident. | | | | includes the wheels and the brakes, you can be |
| Although car accidents have been increasing, it is | | | | prone to accidents. You will never know when |
| surprising to find out that the average accident | | | | your engine or brakes will fail you. So before that |
| has been declining due to the policies that the | | | | happens, you must carefully check if they are |
| government has implemented. The percentage of | | | | running properly by having your car serviced at |
| fatal accidents has lowered to 50%. This was | | | | regular intervals. |
| aided by the car manufacturers, who have | | | | Most accidents happen at nighttime. This is caused |
| invented and added securities like airbags. The use | | | | by poor lighting and impaired visibility. Having good |
| of airbags has been a great help in cases of | | | | headlights and indicators are very important. You |
| accidents. | | | | are not safe if your lights are broken. A car |
| Did you know that drinking while driving is one of | | | | ahead may not notice you, especially on a hard |
| the major causes of accidents? It is not surprising | | | | dark road. Lights serve as indicators and signals so |
| to see in the papers and television that drunk | | | | that you can make your car visible even in the |
| driver has been killed on the road. It happens | | | | dark. |
| almost everywhere, at any given time. If a driver | | | | Some drivers drive without full attention. Stress |
| is drunk, his mind is not working properly. He does | | | | can cause accidents because the driver may not |
| not pay attention to the road. Drunk drivers love | | | | focus on the road; rather he is thinking of his |
| to drive a car at high speed. Some will even race | | | | personal problems. Talking on a cell phone while |
| on the road, endangering other drivers. | | | | driving or fiddling with the stereo are all |
| Another common cause of accidents is | | | | contributing factors to accidents. |
| younger-aged drivers. Some young drivers tend | | | | There may be many causes of car accidents and |
| to drive wildly on the streets with their friends. | | | | these are just the most common causes. What is |
| Some drive without a license and without | | | | important is that you should be disciplined while |
| insurance. A minor can get a student's license but | | | | driving and ensure your car is road worthy. |
| they should be accompanied by an elder who is | | | | |