The good news is that auto accident rates are declining. A recent study conducted by the Insurance Research Council in Pennsylvania found a 17-percent drop in auto insurance claims from 1980 to 1998. But the bad news is that one in 25 drivers will still file an auto accident claim this year.
Many accidents occur because of driver distraction.
If traveling with someone else, ask them to make any radio or climate control adjustments. Don't drive when tired. On long trips, take a break at least every two hours. ABS essentially does the pumping for the driver. This helps one to stop the vehicle sooner and straighter.