Top 10 Driver-Instigated Auto Accident Causes

Auto accidents are typically a completely unexpected event that can often have been prevented if humans paid more attention to the driving laws and their environment. Many of these accidents didn't have to happen at all but they did and the victims and their families suffered.

Here is a list of the top 10 causes of accidents caused by negligence on the part of the driver:

#10 - Speeding

With the increase of many speed limits in New York there are still drivers who continue to break the speed limit laws.

#9 - Inexperienced Driving

Teenagers and other drivers who are hitting the road without enough practice or supervision tend to panic and lose control of their vehicle.

#8 - Drowsy Drivers

Not getting enough sleep and getting behind the wheel is a common cause of auto accidents during the late night or early morning hours.

#7 - Reckless Drivers

Reckless drivers cause many accidents due to there propensity for indulging in unsafe road games like racing, tailgating, or improper lane changes without proper signaling.

#6 - Road Rage

An increasingly common cause of accidents, road rage can strike anyone during busy traffic patterns, road construction, or other obstacles on the road. Drivers become so enraged at the other cars on the road, they often become reckless in driving with the intent to harm other drivers on the road physically.

#5 - Unsafe Road Conditions

Choosing to drive your vehicle for non-emergencies during bad weather often results in car accidents. Snow, ice, wind, and rain can trigger a single vehicle accident or a multi-vehicle reaction.

#4 - Disobeying Driving Laws

Failure to stop at red lights, stop signs or obey other road signs can cause a vehicle collision with unsuspecting drivers.

#3 - Improper Vehicle Maintenance

Drivers who do not maintain their vehicles may be involved in an accident during a tire blowout, engine failure, or due to another mechanical issues caused when drivers do not make servicing their vehicle a priority.

#2 - Driving Under the Influence

Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol leads to numerous auto accidents around the world which were completely preventable.

#1 - Distracted Driving

Distracted driving has quickly become the number one reason for vehicle accidents that did not need to happen. Technology's advancements into mobile phones, video gaming, and other wireless devices have also increased the amount of on-road accidents due to people's inattention to the road.

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