Being safe on the road is important while driving. If you expect to get to your destination safely and without trouble, driving cautiously and abiding by driving laws and regulations are key. After years of driving, we often forget what we learned when we first started, and being reminded of some of those safety tips can help keep us all safe on the road. Here at 5 tips on how to avoid car accidents:

1. Drive according to the speed limit and with caution. The speed limit on roads is there for a reason - it is the speed that is deemed safe for that area. Driving according to the speed limit will allow you to have proper control of your vehicle and be able to slow down or stop safely when needed.
2. Always signal when changing lanes. Your blinkers are extremely important when it comes to letting others on the road know where your vehicle is planning to go. Not using your blinkers can cause other drivers to have to slam on their brakes or swerve out of the way if they aren’t prepared for you to switch lanes in front of them. Communicating with other drives on the road is key to staying safe. 
3. Keep a car’s length between you and the car ahead of you. This is an easy way to avoid fender benders or bumper accidents. Keep a car length distance ahead of you to be able to properly slow down or brake safely. It will also be helpful in the instance that the car in front of you unexpectedly slams on their brakes. 
4. Refrain from distractions, such as texting, talking on the phone, putting on makeup, etc. This should already be an obvious safety tip, but always refrain from using distractions while driving. Your phone call or text message can wait. 
5. Give yourself plenty of time to stop or slow down. Drive safely by braking slowly and always allowing yourself ample time to slow down. This will protect you from hitting anyone in front of you and from someone hitting you from behind. 

These 5 safety tips will help you drive more safely and avoid car accidents on the road.