San Francisco Trucking Accident Attorneys

Over 50,000 people die each year in traffic collisions involving a motor vehicle or truck. However, many of these accidents could have been avoided if drivers paid more attention and followed a few common driver safety rules that include:

Common Driver Safety Rules

Pay Attention to your surroundings, other drivers and pedestrians
Yield the right away
Follow the speed limit signs posted
Do not drink and drive
Do not drive under the influence of drugs
Wear your seatbelt
Wear a helmet if riding a motorcycle
Always make sure a child is in a car seat according to California law
Drive vehicles with additional safety measures that include air bags and ABS brakes
Do not run red lights
Obey all traffic laws
Stay relaxed while driving, avoid conflicts with other motorists
Focus on what is ahead of your vehicle on the road
Keep a proper distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you
Use your lights and horn when necessary to communicate with other drivers
Be predictable when you drive, for instance, no quick and unsafe lane changes
Always signal when turning or changing lanes
Know your vehicle’s blind spots
Avoid backing up quickly; many fender benders and pedestrian accidents can occur
Always look before entering an intersection
Obey traffic rules on the freeway
Properly stop at all stop signs
Know when to use you head lights at night and during the day, or in adverse weather
Drive slowly in rain or snow
Maintain your vehicles tires
Check for hydroplaning
Properly maintain your vehicle, i.e. brake maintenance
Lose tailgaters, many collisions happen due to a vehicle following too closely
Drive at a steady pace
Know how you should recover from a skid
Avoid a head-on collision
Pass other drivers safely
Share the road with bicyclists
Be courteous
Understand your physical limitations
Drive well-rested
Be on the lookout for road issues such as potholes, bumps and uneven roads
Avoid lane changes in intersections
Turn right, look right
Be on the lookout for stopped vehicles in the roadways or at intersections
Give pedestrians the right of way
Secure loose objects in your vehicle
Avoid distractions such as cell phone usage, people talking, eating, and adjusting the radio

Please contact a San Francisco trucking accident lawyer at our firm today if you or a loved one is the victim of a truck driving accident or pedestrian accident. We may be able to file a personal injury claim on your behalf for monetary compensation.

Need a personal injury attorney for a trucking accident? Contact us today!