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San Diego Traffic Accidents a Risk of Summer Road Trips

Summer is the 100 Deadliest Days for teens because so many car accidents occur during this time. Unfortunately, the risk of motor vehicle accidents increases for all motorists on the road during summer. There are not only more teen drivers but also more people traveling and taking road trips, especially during the summer holidays like Fourth of July and Labor Day weekend.

If you or a loved one is injured on a summer road trip, a personal injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Ronald B. Laba can help you pursue a claim for compensation. However, it is always best to avoid an accident before it happens.Safer Car has provided some summer driving tips that can help you to reduce the risk of a collision or a breakdown while you are driving this summer.

STAYING SAFE ON SUMMER ROAD TRIPS

Safety begins before you leave your home, as you need to ensure that your vehicle is in shape and not likely to break down. The most important thing you can do before you take a road trip this summer is to check your tires carefully. Heat can cause the rubber to break down more quickly, and you face the risk of a tire blowout that could cause a serious or even deadly collision.

You need to ensure that you have checked the treads on your tires.  Don’t leave old tires on your vehicle for longer than the manufacturer’s recommended time and check the air pressure before hitting the road. Many vehicles today have sensors and cars will alert you if your tire pressure is low but you cannot necessarily count on this occurring.

In addition to the tires, you should also check:

  • Your windshield wiper blades to ensure proper functionality so you don’t have impaired vision if you get caught in the rain.
  • Your coolant level and the levels of all fluids in your vehicle.
  • All vehicle lights including tail lights and brake lights. If the vehicle lights do not work, you cannot communicate your intentions effectively to other drivers and the accident risk goes up.

You need to continue to follow good safety practices once you have left home and are out on your trip.  For example, you should:

  • Make kids under age 13 ride in the back of the vehicle at all times. An appropriate car seat or booster seat should be utilized depending upon the age and weight of the child.
  • Make sure everyone in the vehicle has buckled up before you start driving and also buckle up your own seat belt.
  • Obey driving rules including the speed limit at all times.
  • Look carefully for pedestrians and never drive distracted. There are more kids out on the roads walking or biking during the summer and you need to look out for them.

Hopefully by following these summer road trip safety tips, you can have a fun and successful vacation and everyone can get home safely.

Contact a San Diego personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Ronald B. Laba today by calling 866-434-1577 or visiting www.injurylawofsandiego.com

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