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Driving safe during spring weather

On Behalf of | Apr 14, 2015 | Firm News |

Driving in Nebraska during the spring can be treacherous when drivers are not prepared for wet weather conditions. According to AAA, 1.2 million car accidents take place each year in the United States as a result of wet weather. To avoid accidents, drivers should make sure that their vehicles are ready to withstand heavy rains by checking tire tread and maintaining safe driving habits.

People who are planning to drive in the spring should make sure that their car’s tires will be able to handle a downpour. Checking the condition of tires means ensuring that the tread is deep enough. When a tire’s tread is too worn out, the car could hydroplane on a wet road and cause the driver to lose control over its steering.

Safe driving habits are just as important as the condition of tires during heavy rains. A person who is driving in wet weather conditions should also make sure to adjust their following distance to at least four seconds. If a car begins to skid on wet pavement, it is important for the driver to remain calm and continue to steer in the direction they would like to go. Hitting the brakes during a skid could result in a driver losing even more control over the vehicle.

A person who has been involved in a car accident that was another driver’s fault may be able to claim monetary compensation from the responsible party. An attorney may be able to help an injured victim in this situation file a personal injury lawsuit seeking compensation for the economic and noneconomic losses that were incurred.

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