Many people hate driving at night and wisely so as it can be very dangerous.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration even though only 25% of all driving actually happens at night, more than 50% of all accident fatalities happen at night.

There are many problems associated with night driving, not least of which is that drivers tend to be more tired. In addition the ability to measure depth and distinguish color is worse at night as well as peripheral vision.

There is another major problem in that the average low beam only lights up the road from 160 to 250 ahead of the vehicle and high beams somewhat more, up to 500 feet. But if you are driving at 60 mph it would take more than 200 feet for the vehicle to stop. This means that if something is stopped ahead of you, the chances are that you will not be able to avoid hitting it.

Hence it is very important to drive more slowly and concentrate even more when driving at night.

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You’re driving along when you hear a siren or see the lights activated and your first instinct is to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle and fast!

If you are on a single lane road it may be easy to pull over to the right lane or shoulder and stop, but if you are traveling on a multi-lane road, or at an intersection with multiple turn lanes that could be very dangerous. You may have seen the emergency vehicle but it doesn’t mean other road users have and if you try and cross to the right lane they will have no idea why and you could even cause a crash.

Having checked your rear-view mirror and providing it is safe and possible, pull over to the right lane or shoulder and stop. If it is not possible come a complete halt or if you are already stopped stay stopped and let the emergency vehicle make the decision as to how they are going to maneuver to avoid all the vehicles. The worst thing you could do is stay in motion, not only will the emergency vehicle be unsure what you are going to do, so will other motorists and you will be more likely to cause a collision.

To learn more about accident claims and how our Alexandria accident attorneys can help you and your family, please call Larry Curtis Law at 800-836-2064 or contact us online right away. There is a time limit for filing your claim. Do not wait until it is too late and you lose your right to compensation.

A female driving alone is most at risk when getting in to or exiting her vehicle, especially in parking lots where thieves may be lurking looking for an opportunity to steal cars or property.

Consider parking somewhere where there are parking attendants and if this is not possible find a well-lit parking spot and make sure you remember the location where you have parked your vehicle.

Have your keys in your hand as you approach your vehicle so you don’t give a criminal those precious few seconds to attack you while you are searching for keys in your bag. Some key fobs can be programmed to only open the driver’s door and this is a great idea for lone female drivers. Once inside lock all doors.

Pay close attention to your surroundings. Is there someone sitting in the vehicle next to yours on the passenger side? Is the vehicle beside your car just pulling out, or does it have the engine idling? All these could of course be totally innocent, but if in doubt get in your vehicle through the passenger door, or just hang back until the vehicle moves off.

If something doesn’t feel right it usually isn’t. You make like to consider carrying a canister of pepper spray for protection and above all keep your eyes and ears open.

To learn more about accident claims and how our Alexandria accident attorneys can help you and your family, please call Larry Curtis Law at 800-836-2064 or contact us online right away. There is a time limit for filing your claim. Do not wait until it is too late and you lose your right to compensation.