Speeding is the second leading cause of motor vehicle accidents. When speeding, it’s easier to lose control of the vehicle, especially in poor weather and bad road conditions. Because of the extra force speed creates when hitting an object, speeding reduces the effectiveness of air bags and seat belts, while increasing the severity of the crash.

Drunk driving is the third leading cause of motor vehicle collisions. This type of accident is caused by both alcohol and drugs, some legal and some illegal. Such impaired drivers have a loss of coordination, concentration and perception, and shouldn’t be behind the wheel of a car.

Over 100,000 accidents every year are due to drowsy driving and falling asleep at the wheel. Driving drowsy occurs when the driver is too tired to stay alert. Consequently, he or she may have slow reaction times, muddled reaction responses, and impaired thinking.

Aggressive driving is dangerous. Such drivers make frequent and fast lane changes, they tailgate, they make obscene gestures and may deliberately speed up in front of you and slam on their brakes.