AVOID THE SEASON’S TOP DRIVING DANGERS From Road Trips to Rear-Enders
Summer brings warmer weather, vacations, and extra time to relax, but it also means more drivers on the road and more car accidents. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, July and August rank among the highest months for traffic accidents. With children out of school, plus more celebrations and holiday travel, drivers may be more distracted or in unfamiliar areas. Whether you’re heading out for a big trip or running errands, paying extra attention during this season is essential so your fun in the sun isn’t cut short. More Traffic With more traffic, there are naturally more chances for collisions, especially when more inexperienced teens are behind the wheel in their off-time from school. Along with more vehicles, the summer is a popular time for motorcyclists and bicyclists to enjoy the sunny weather. The boost in busyness can lead to
more rear-end collisions, multivehicle pileups, and distracted-driving-related accidents as people navigate the packed lanes. Weather Woes The heat of the summer can cause extra strain on your vehicle and lead to accidents if you don’t address the issues or stay on top of regular maintenance. Make sure to check your tire pressure regularly, as hot temperatures can cause the air pressure to fluctuate and tires to blow out. Sun glare is also a risk for accidents, causing visibility issues, especially during the early morning and evening hours. Keep sunglasses in the vehicle and try to avoid being out on the road when the sun glare is at its peak. Impaired Driving Distracted driving is a risk year-round, but often worsens during summer as people look up directions, change the tunes for long road trips,
or have more people in the vehicle with them as they head to graduation parties and family gatherings. With all the festivities in summer, drunk driving accidents increase, according to the National Safety Council. Driving while drowsy can be just as dangerous as driving impaired, and more people will be pushing themselves to keep going so they can arrive at their vacation destinations sooner.
If you’ve been hurt in a summer wreck, scan the QR code to contact us at Barry Trial Practice & Resolution today to schedule a free consultation.
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to be satisfied when you achieve it because it wasn’t yours to begin with.
I’m a father, son, husband, and lawyer, so I set one weekly goal to help me become better at each. Likewise, when you select a goal through the prism of your values, it’s more likely to stick and be meaningful. Now you’re moving toward something real and can home in on relationships. Goals need attention and focus to stay alive. When you wake up early and create space to think, build, and reflect, you’re not just getting ahead; you’re taking ownership. Over time, that adds up to a life that feels intentional, not accidental.
So, tonight, shut down a little earlier. Tomorrow, wake up, start the coffee, open the notebook, and swallow the frog.
TAKE A BREAK
Charlie Barry
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