Call us when you or someone you love has an automobile accident. Our goal in such cases is to restore your vehicle to pre-accident or better condition. But we would rather help you avoid accidents altogether. In honor of National Safety Month, we wanted to join the effort to raise awareness. So, we offer these safe driving tips from your friends of C&L Auto Body:
Safe Driving Tips
- According to Injury Facts 2016, which is the National Safety Council’s annual report on unintentional injuries, the three biggest causes of fatalities on the road arealcohol, speeding and distracted driving. To be safe while driving, don’t drink and drive, don’t exceed the speed limit and don’t allow distractions to take your mind and eyes off the road.
Safe Driving with Seat Belts
- The National Organization for Youth Safety (NOYS) reports that 66% of teen passengers who die in a crash are not wearing a seat belt. Wear your seat belt whenever you get behind the wheel.
Road Signs for Safe Driving
- Failure to come to a complete stop at designated intersections leads to devastating car accidents. Pay attention to road signs.
- Accidents resulting from mechanical failure, from normal wear and tear or inadequate vehicle maintenance, comprise about 13% of all car incidents. Before driving a car, do a routine safety check, like the systems check airline pilots perform before taking off in jets. And, as soon as you get into the car, take time to adjust mirrors and seats before placing key in the ignition.
- Dangerous road conditions contribute to the potential for car accidents. This is true of weather-related hazards as well as poor construction and/or upkeep. Pay attention to your surroundings.
Drive Defensively for Safety
- Even if you drive responsibly, you can’t count on other drivers to do the same. Several states offer defensive driving coursework. If you complete such a class, you may be eligible for insurance discounts and/or point reduction off your driving record. Check with your insurance agent and state DMV for your state’s regulations. Drive defensively.
Disabled Vehicles Hamper Safe Driving
- More than 37,000 people die in road crashes in the United States each year. Disabled vehicles lead to collisions. If your car starts to die, pull over to the shoulder and wait for help, while remaining inside the vehicle.
The “go-to” location for auto body repair and classic restoration in the San Gabriel Valley, since 1970, C&L Auto Body is known for our attention to detail, courteous service, and fair and affordable prices. If you select C&L to repair your car, our concierge service will help make your entire auto body repair process easy on you. We will even help you arrange for a rental car and deal directly with your insurance company. C&L Auto Body is owned and operated by the Buonsanti family, who strives to treat clients like family. Come by the shop 781 E San Bernardino Road in Covina, contact us via email today, call (626) 445-6630 or visit www.CandLAutoBody.com.
