The open road can be a dangerous place if you're not careful, and the statistics are here to prove it. Research recently showed that in the first nine months of 2021, traffic fatalities were at an all-time high - they had jumped a whopping 12% from the same time period in 2021. But why? Here are some of the main reasons:
People speeding and ignoring the speed limits
Drivers and passengers not wearing seatbelts
Distracted driving (like texting while driving, etc.)
Unsafe roads
Cars lacking safety technology and features
Luckily, there are steps to take to help prevent traffic fatalities and become a better safe driver? Here are some tips from the experts at Toyota of North Charlotte.
How to be a better safe driver
Tip #1: Buy a safe new Toyota. Sounds cliche, we know - but driving a safer car can up your overall road safety. Our N Charlotte Toyotas are decked out with the best of the best when it comes to safety tech. Toyota is dedicated to safety research, even using an entire facility in Ann Arbor, MI for the purpose of researching and testing new safety technology. Driving a safer car will give you both the security and peace of mind that you need when you're out on the road.
Tip #2: Clean up your safe driving habits. Here are a few tips on how to be a better safe driver in 2022:
Follow the speed limit - it's in place to keep you safe on that particular stretch of road
Always wear your seatbelt and ensure that your passengers do the same. You should never leave home or your parking spot without ensuring everyone is buckled up.
Practice your best defensive driving skills all the time so you can avoid an accident rather than reacting to one as it's happening
Stop engaging in distracted driving (like texting while driving) as well as aggressive driving - being reckless will likely lead you into an accident
Use your turn signal so other drivers know where you're headed and can react accordingly
Be extremely cautious when driving in bad weather conditions like rain, high winds, sleet, snow, or icy
Find a safe new Toyota at Toyota of N Charlotte
Want to check out our great selection of safe new Toyotas? Call Toyota of N Charlotte today at (704) 875-9199 or stop by. We're conveniently located just off I-77 at exit 23 in Huntersville at 13429 Statesville Road.
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