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Car accidents happen on a daily basis. All it takes is one mistake, one distraction and people’s lives are on the line. If you live in Los Angeles, you know the dangers of driving around the city. There are several deadly intersections where accidents happen almost every day and as a driver or a pedestrian , you should be aware of them. Many things can cause a car accident. Listed below are some of the main causes, and the statistics around those causes. Drunk Driving In 2017, almost 32 percent of all car accidents were caused by drunk driving. Even though it may seem impossible, drunk driving is responsible for taking over 25,000 lives. Combining alcohol with driving has deadly results. Your mind will feel confident enough to drive, but your reflexes, impaired vision and no sense of your surroundings will cause you to make rookie mistakes, and end up in a car accident. The best way to avoid this is to take a cab or call someone to pick you up once you are done partying.

Freeway accidents usually occur at a high speed and due to extreme weather conditions. The results are often catastrophic. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 40,000 people were injured in freeway accidents in 2017, and about 10,000 paid the ultimate price. There are several different reasons why these accidents occur. Here are some of them, and a few tips on how to potentially avoid getting caught in a deadly freeway collision. Driver’s Negligence Probably the number one cause of motor vehicle accidents on the freeway (and in general) is negligence. The lack of attention and focus causes the driver to get distracted, leading to a catastrophic event which can be fatal for one or more people involved. The most common types of distractions are closely related to: Drinking and driving Eating while driving Adjusting the radio Speaking with other passengers Arguing with other passengers Tending to your children while driving Smoki

Over the past several years, the car accident death rate has increased in Los Angeles. It has been on the rise since 2013, where around 3,000 people died in car accidents. Over the last 5 years, more and more people kept paying the ultimate price each year, with the death rate increasing every year by a few percents. In 2016 and 2017, these numbers have reached critical levels. With an increase of almost 20 percent from the previous years, car accidents have taken more lives than ever before. Here are some statistics related to Los Angeles car accidents and their death rate provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Worst Days To Drive According to NHTSA, the worst days to drive are definitely Saturday and Sunday. On these two days, the number of car accidents is usually the highest (especially during holidays and summer vacation time). Also, weekends always have the highest fatality rate. The highest amount of accidents occurred between noon and midni

Have you ever wondered why there are so many car accidents happening every day? It is almost impossible that most of the drivers are inexperienced and just bad at driving. So what could be the cause of so many car accidents? The answer is simple: distractions. Everyone can get distracted, even for one second, and while driving, that one second could cause you to end up in the hospital. Distractions are responsible for causing over 78 percent car accidents each year in the U.S. As a driver, it is your responsibility to prevent distractions from occurring and when and if they do, prevent them from distracting you. One could say that your job is to “distract the distraction”. Here are some tips that can help you stay safe on the road. Focus 101 percent Every time you drive, you should focus on the road ahead. Imagine doing an exam, or writing a job interview. Use the same type of focus and keep your eyes on the road. That way, you will spot a problematic driver, see those who