5 Driving Resolutions for a Safer 2022

With the new year just around the corner, many of us are making a number of resolutions. While many make resolutions to better their health or improve their lifestyle, making a resolution to drive more safely can impact both. 

Learn some of the driving resolutions you can make for a safer 2022 from your Houston car accident attorneys .

It can be difficult at times to drive the speed limit. Traffic may be moving slower than you’d like and cause you to arrive late to your destination. However, speeding on the road can put you at a greater risk of getting in an accident. 

In 2019 , 9,478 people were killed due to speeding and 26% of all accidents that year were caused by speeding. Driving the speed limit can keep you safer on the road and put less stress on your engine and brakes. When you head on the road this upcoming year, drive at the posted speed limit.

Using your phone, changing the radio station, eating, or drinking are all distractions that can lead to a serious catastrophe.  

Although you may think you’re able to drive with these distractions, you are actually putting yourself at a greater risk of crashing. In the new year, make it a point to put away all your distractions and focus solely on the road.

Alcohol, drugs, and other substances inhibit your ability to drive safely, which can lead to severe accidents or even fatalities. Driving under the influence can also lead to a serious offense if you cause a crash or get pulled over by the police.

If you choose to drive under the influence in 2022, make sure to find another means of transportation, such as getting a ride from a friend or using a rideshare service. 

Maintaining your vehicle can allow you to enter the new year safely. Routine maintenance such as changing your oil, tire rotations, and brake jobs can all ensure that your vehicle is in tip-top shape for 2022. 

If your vehicle doesn’t undergo routine maintenance and checks, you can put yourself in danger while on the road. Whether you’re doing the maintenance yourself or taking it to a mechanic, make your car a priority this upcoming year.

Using your seatbelt when traveling is one of the most basic safety rules you learn when driving. Unfortunately, there are many people who still do not buckle up when they’re in their car. 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), seatbelts save close to 15,000 lives each year. Putting your seatbelt on only takes a couple of seconds and could save your life in 2022.

With all the resolutions being made in the new year, driving safer should be a top priority on your list. Safer driving can protect you, your vehicle, and others on the road. If you struggle with reckless driving habits, start small by making one change at a time until each change becomes a habit.

If you’ve been involved in an accident due to someone else’s reckless driving, you may be looking for financial relief. Our dedicated car accident attorneys can help you handle your claim and get you the compensation you deserve.

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5 Driving Resolutions for a Safer 2022

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