Simple things to avoid BIG PROBLEMS

95% Traffic Accidents caused by Driving Performance
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Do you know that 115 people killed every day in US ? Regarding US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics, in 2005 there were almost 6.5 million automobile accidents in the United States that killed more 45000 people. It's 115 people a day !! The fact is, according to it's research, 95% of the traffic accident worldwide is caused by poor driving performance as a prime and combined factor.

There are 4 major factors that cause the traffic accidents.

1. Poor Driving Performance
2. Mechanical Issues
3. Road Condition
4. Road Design and Maintenance.

1. Poor Driving Performance.

It is obvious that aggressive behaviors may end-up with an accident. New York state Police reports that the following (mainly with aggressive) factors, cause the most accidents

• Speeding
• Unsafe or too-freequent lane changing
• Not using turn signals
• Tailgating
• Not yielding the right-line of way
• Ignoring traffic signals
• Driving while impaired by alcohol or chemicals.
  

Besides, cell phone conversations, sipping coffee and applying make-up are distractions that potentially cause accidents.

2. Mechanical Issues.