When people think of distracted driving they usually think of cell phones, or changing music, but anything which takes the drivers eyes off the road ahead can lead to a distraction and then an accident.

One other main cause of distracted driving in hand made signs advertising yard sales, as many drivers will take their eyes off the road to read the signs. If the sign is difficult to read, the driver may spend even longer trying to read the sign which means that he or she is distracted for a longer period of time.

In addition, if the sign contains many items for sale once again, rather than stopping to read a driver may spend as long as possible trying to read all of the items, making an imminent accident a strong possibility.

For those who are having a yard sale, the best advice to avoid an accident in front of the home is to make a large poster, with very clear writing in black and just saying “Yard Sale” with an arrow pointing to where the sale is to be held. The sign should be removed as soon as the sale is over.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has provided data which shows that over a third of all motor vehicle crashes happen when vehicles are in an intersection, either turning or crossing and they are also particularly dangerous for cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians.

There are many reasons why intersections are so dangerous. Many drivers are distracted and do not realize there is an intersection and some are going too fast to stop safely. In addition in some vehicles the visibility is restricted with large roof pillars holding airbags.

When approaching an intersection you must be very careful and check all around you. Always stop and look everywhere at an intersection, using all windows and all mirrors.

Even if travelling straight across make sure you check the side for cyclists or motorcyclists or someone running a light.

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Pulling a trailer requires a calm driving manner, you must eliminate quick movements and last minute stops from your driving if you want to have a safe journey.

When pulling a trailer you need to reduce your normal driving speed, keeping to 55 miles per hour or under. Keeping alert for any changing road conditions will allow you to respond quickly and slowdown in plenty of time. With the weight of the trailer pushing your vehicle you will need to allow extra time and distance to stop safely. Remember to allow more space to pass other vehicles than normal, taking turns wider so the trailer will not bounce on the curb. Going downhill also requires extra attention, slow down before you go downhill and generally it is a good idea to use the same speed going downhill as you would uphill.

Also remember to take in to consideration the weather conditions as any adverse weather will mean that you need to allow even more time and room to stop, with windy conditions making the trailer more prone to swaying. It you find your trailer whipping or swaying take your foot off the gas and try and let the vehicle gradually slow down, avoid braking or speeding up.

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