You’ve probably run into this scenario before, you’ve been driving down the road and all of a sudden the sun is in a difficult spot and is making it so you can’t see the road in front of you. This phenomenon is known as sun glare and it can be a real problem which may put you at risk of getting into a New Haven auto accident. With summer coming up, sun glare is going to become an even bigger problem as you hit the road to go to work or on a long road trip. There is good news though. Sun glare is dangerous and can cause you to get into an accident, but if you take some safety measures to reduce or eliminate it you should be good to go. One of the issues that arises with sun glare of course is visibility. Sun glare can cause temporary Read the full article…

Maintaining your car can be a lot like eating healthy and exercising, you know it’s important, but finding the time and the commitment to do it can be difficult. Whether you are skilled at maintaining your car on your own or you need to have some help from a mechanic, taking care of your car can be one of the most important things you can do to avoid a New Haven auto accident. A well-maintained car can keep you out of situations where you may get injured or experience some property damage. Car maintenance is something that needs to be done regularly, even daily in some cases. Depending on the age of your car, you may need to keep any eye on the well-being of your vehicle from day to day to make sure you are not driving a vehicle that could be a safety hazard. Even newer cars need Read the full article…

One of the most common types of New Haven auto accidents that occur is a rear-end collision. This is when a driver is traveling along the road and is struck from behind by another vehicle. There are a variety of reasons why these types of accidents might happen and they can be quite jarring when they do happen so it is important that you take the time to understand what you can do to avoid this type of accident as you are driving throughout the city. It is important to note that assigning blame for these types of accidents is not always as cut and dry as blaming the driver who came up from behind. While that is a starting point for figuring out the fault it is not always where the evidence leads so it is important that all drivers are aware of the hazards that can cause rear-end Read the full article…

If you’re driving in the rain the first lever you might reach for in your car is the one to turn on your windshield wipers. Of course, this is the first logical step in making sure you have good visibility and are not putting yourself at risk of getting into a New Haven auto accident. When you reach for your windshield wipers though, that shouldn’t be the only lever you reach for, you should also reach for the switch to turn your headlights on. Headlights are not just for driving at night. In fact, using your headlights during the day is a good way to have an added layer of safety for you while you’re driving. Whether it’s raining or not, it is a good idea to use your headlights to make your vehicle more visible to on-coming traffic. However, when you’re considering whether or not to use your headlights Read the full article…