Fall means the return of cooler temperatures, comfy sweaters and football. And the return of football means the return of tailgating! It’s important to remember there are two kinds of tailgating though – one that involves grilling and cornhole and one that involves wrecking your car
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were over 2 million rear-end collisions in 2019, making up 32.5% of all traffic accidents, and resulting in 2,346 deaths.
It’s important to remain safe on the road this fall, and we have tips to help you avoid a major fumble behind the wheel:
Kick-off your drive by putting your phone in the back seat to avoid the temptation of using it while driving.
Pass on following too closely by remembering to leave at least a car’s distance between you and the car in front of you.
Train yourself to keep your eyes on the road at all times, and avoid distractions from others in the car, your radio, etc.
Drive defensively and don’t fall victim to road rage or any kind of anger-driven actions behind the wheel.
Possession of insurance is key – don’t get behind the wheel until you make sure you’re covered.
If you follow these guidelines, this football season will involve the fun tailgates, and not the ones that get you in roadway trouble! If you are looking for affordable insurance for your vehicle, get a SafeAuto Insurance policy today in just a few minutes with a low-down payment and affordable monthly installments. We are available 24/7 at 1-800-SAFEAUTO.
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