Distracted Driving. With the popularity of smartphones growing every day, distracted driving is becoming a bigger and bigger issue on South Carolina roads. However, texting and driving is not the only type of distracted driving to be aware of. Applying makeup while driving, eating while driving, listening/dancing to loud music, and tending to rowdy children are all dangerous forms of distracted driving that can lead to rear end accidents. Speeding. When drivers exceed the marked speed limit, they are putting everyone on our roadways in danger because they are unable to stop quickly enough when there are abrupt changes in traffic speed. Driving Under the Influence. Drivers that are impaired by alcohol or other mind-altering substances have a slowed reaction time that often leads to high speed rear end collisions. Poor Weather Conditions. Unsafe weather conditions like ice, snow (though we rarely have to worry about that in South Carolina), and rain can cause drivers to hydroplane or lose control of their vehicles and hit the car in front of them. Tailgating. When drivers follow too closely behind another car, they increase the likelihood of crashing into the vehicle in front of them. If traffic conditions change quickly, the following car may not have an adequate amount of space to stop safely.