It is said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Preventing accidents should be your number one priority as a driver. While it is impossible to prevent all types of accidents, you can do some things that can reduce the problems if you are involved in one.
Aside from safe driving, one great thing you can do is check your car’s safety rating. If you’re in a position to do so, try to get a vehicle that has the highest ratings. This will offer a lot more protection for you and your passengers.
Additionally, always wear your seat belt. As CDC statistics point out, this can reduce the severity of injuries and death by up to 50%. And, it should always be used, no matter how long or short your trip is going to be. After all, the vast majority of accidents occur within just a few miles of a person’s home.