Businesses leasing office space in wooded developments find their workers more productive and absenteeism is reduced. Here we are, more than half way through winter and the police department has seen a busy one so far. As a matter of fact, during a five-day period in December, the department recorded 28 motor vehicle accidents. The weather certainly has a lot to do with the accident problems we experience. But we also find that driver behavior is a key element in many accidents.
Some drivers take unnecessary risks in an attempt to cut down on their travel time.
Others blatantly disregard traffic signs or signals and some others just make unfortunate human mistakes when driving. All of these factors can lead to motor vehicle accidents. It is important to recognize that we as drivers, have more control over what ultimately happens on the highway than any other single factor. Even though weather and road conditions are the cause of some accidents, we find that the majority of accidents are caused by driver factors. The best tidbit of advice I can give a motorist is that if you are unsure whether or not you can do the turn, don't do it.