Be aware of your surroundings. Most traffic accidents can be avoided if the driver pays attention to surroundings such as traffic signs and other drivers. You should always pay attention to traffic signs and signals, because if you don't you could face more than just a wreck, you could face hefty penalties, insurance rate increase and even a fatal accident. Make sure you notice all and obey all traffic signs and pay attention to your fellow motorists.
Travel at a safe speed. Speed limit signs are the most often ignored traffic signs in America. Traveling a safe speed can save you a speeding ticket, insurance rate increase and the thought of buying a new car of you wreck. Speed kills and it is recommended that you obey speed limit signs primarily to save your life and the life of motorists around you.
Travel safely during adverse weather conditions. During snow and rain especially, the roads are slicker than they are when they are dry and driving recklessly can easily cost you your life. When its snowing or raining outside and you have to drive on the roads, The U.S. Department of Transportation recommends that you lower your speed limit five to 10 miles per hour below posted speed limits when it's raining outside and lower your speed 10 to 15 miles per hour when it's snowing outside.
Make sure your car is safe to drive on the road. In almost every police jurisdiction, there are laws regarding vehicle safety. Not having properly working lights, having tires that are too slick, having a broken windshield and having bad brakes are just a few vehicle ailments that can cause injury to either you or another motorist. Not having a safe vehicle can cost you a lot of money in ticket fees as well. If something on your car needs repairing that can cause injury to yourself or someone else while driving, it is recommended that you get it fixed immediately.