To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:
To reduce the risk of being involved in a crash, ensure that you are visible to others on the road. Communicate your intentions through your turn signals, brake light, and lane position. Maintain an adequate space cushion, scan your path of travel 12 seconds ahead of your vehicle, and be prepared to act if any hazards arise.
- Try to blend into traffic and not be noticed by other drivers.
- Not use turn signals unless you are traveling at night.
- Use your turn signals when changing lanes and making turns.
- Ride closely to the vehicle ahead of you.