3 Summer Driving Hazards

Summer is famous for being the best time to be out on the roads. Unfortunately, it is also one of the times when your chances of getting into an accident are much higher. All those other drivers on the road constitute potential hazards, and you need to make sure you give some of them a wide berth. Here are a few things to watch out for:

A car, truck or van full of young people out for a good time is always something to be wary around. Young people tend to take more risks when they're driving and that means that they present more of a hazard to the other drivers around them. Be sure you keep back if they're driving recklessly, and just let them pass if they're driving too fast. Arms hanging out the window, swerving and other reckless behavior is a sign that they are a hazard.

Keep an eye out for bicyclists. They are all over the place during the warm summer months, and they can be hard to see. This is particularly true during the twilight hours. They may not have lights on their bikes or, even if they do, they may not have thought to turn them on. When you're pulling to the right to make a turn, make sure to double check the bike lane to make sure it's clear, as well.

School's out for summer and that means that the residential streets are full of children playing. Do them a favor and slow down a little bit. Be sure to keep an eye out for children running toward the road from their yards. Younger children, especially, tend to get fixated on what they're doing and will often not even notice a car is coming down the road at them. Watch out when backing out of your driveway, as well!

 

If you're out biking or just enjoying a drive and a negligent driver hits you, contact a motor vehicle accident lawyer. If you were injured by a commercial or municipal vehicle, check with a bus accident lawyer. Summer means being out and about, but that doesn't have to mean that you're at a huge risk of being injured. Unfortunately, negligent drivers, even professional ones, sometimes make summer fun dangerous, but an attorney may be able to help you get compensated for your injuries with a settlement or jury award.