You may not be able to always anticipate the actions of other drivers 100% of the time, but you can take a few steps to limit your risk of causing a fatal vehicle accident. Wearing your seatbelt, driving attentively, and heeding posted traffic signals and speed limits are a few ways you can reduce your risk of causing an accident. In addition, defensive driving and investing in a vehicle with a high safety rating can also help limit the risk of fatal injury if another driver crashes into your vehicle.