Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death for young Americans. Improved safety features like passive restraints and infant car seats have actually cut the number of deaths on American roadways, but more than 30,000 people a year still lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents. While the most common causes of accidents are well known, many American drivers seem unable behave responsibility when they climb behind the wheel of a car.
Driving Under the Influence
Perennially number one on the hit parade, driving under the influence is the most common cause of all types of auto accidents, fatal and non fatal. State governments have enacted laws with harsh penalties for DUI and law enforcement agencies are working together to try to catch offenders before they have an accident.
A brand new car insurance provider with policies aimed specifically at young or first time drivers has been launched in the UK this week.
After a long day of Christmas shopping you’re heading home with presents piled high in the car. The rain is streaming down, the wind is blowing, and you’d rather be in sitting beside a nice warm fire. But suddenly your car starts acting up. The battery light is flashing disaster has well and truly struck. What will you do!?
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