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The Five Leading Causes Of Vehicle Crashes In Utah

The aftermath of a car accident can leave you shaky, discombobulated and frightened. Most people hold onto the belief that “it’ll never happen to them,” so when it does, it’s a huge wake-up call. Whether the accident was your fault or not, you vow not to “let” it happen again. You promise to be a more defensive driver and to be better aware of your surroundings. What you have to remember is that you didn’t get in the accident on purpose, that’s why it’s called an accident.



Of course, there are steps everyone can take to being a better driver, and that’s knowing some of the root causes of an accident in your area. If you live in the beehive state and are in search of auto insurance in Utah, you’ve come to the right place. CoverHound will help you find the coverage you need at a price you can afford.



Speeding

Everyone is guilty of speeding at some point in their driving careers, with some motorists making the decision to drive over the speed limit every day. Even going five miles over the limit is still considered speeding. In 2014, 42 percent of Utahnians were involved in a fatal collision as a direct result of speeding. To avoid this, pay attention to the posted speed limit and pull over to the let the speed demon coming up from behind pass you; you don’t want to get in an accident due to their negligence.



Lane Swerving

It can sometimes be tough seeing the dividing lines on the highway and freeway, and sometimes this means you might ride tone side a little too hard. When you’re driving, you have to share the road, and that means being aware of the space you’re taking up. When you’re having trouble seeing the lines, look for the white line on the side of the road and follow that. The white line will help you navigate curves and keep you from veering into another driver’s lane.



Failure to Yield

When you are desperate to get home and relax, cutting corners on the drive seems an ample opportunity to save time. But cutting corners saves nothing. By not yielding to oncoming traffic, you risk cutting another motorist off, an accident and a pile up at the intersection. Now the 5-second wait of “inconvenience” has turned into a days-long nightmare with the car in the auto body repair shop and your insurance premiums skyrocketing. Always yield to oncoming vehicles and make sure to use your signals.



Distracted Driving

Music, buzzing, and talking can all lead to a car accident. How so? Because your attention is not 100 percent on the road. Though handheld phone communication has been outlawed, there are still a lot of drivers who use their phones in some capacity out on the road.



Driving Under the Influence

Some people believe they can handle their whisky and choose to drive home after a night out drinking. 9 percent of fatal accidents in Utah are caused by drunk drivers. Even one alcoholic drink is too much when it comes to getting behind the wheel. Hail a taxi or call an Uber, you won’t regret the choice.



Everyone makes mistakes and no one is perfect driver. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t strive to be one. For more information on auto insurance and how to be a better driver, click here.

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