As a driver, you spend countless hours navigating through dense traffic to pick up and drop off riders. That puts you at higher risk when it comes to getting into a car accident on the streets of Connecticut.
Based on yearly reporting, here’s a list of the top ten causes of car accidents in Connecticut in 2024:
- Following Too Closely – Not enough stopping distance between vehicles.
- Failure to Keep in Proper Lane – Not maintaining a vehicle within the designated lane markings on a roadway.
- Failure to Yield Right-of-Way – Driver doesn’t stop when they should.
- Improper Backing – Failure to safely and correctly reverse vehicle.
- Turning Improperly – Wrong signal, not checking blind spots, cutting off other drivers.
- Improper Passing or Lane Usage – Making illegal or reckless lane changes.
- Ran Stop Sign – Failing to come to a complete stop at a stop sign before proceeding.
- Ran off Roadway – Vehicle leaves the designated paved surface of the road and enters an area not intended for vehicular traffic.
- Ran Red Light – Entering an intersection after the traffic signal has turned red.
- Reckless Driving – Behaviors like tailgating, unsafe lane changes, and road rage create hazardous conditions.
Driving Safe on Connecticut Streets
For a rideshare driver, getting into an accident means extra costs, less income, and potential legal problems. Even worse, is suffering from injuries as a result of an accident. You might not be able to control how other drivers operate their vehicles, but by staying alert and following these golden rules you can reduce the risk of getting into an accident:
- Put down the phone. Keep your phone away while driving and focus on the road.
- Obey traffic laws. Always follow speed limits, respect traffic signals, and yield the right of way.
- Maintain a safe distance. Leave ample space between your car and the vehicle in front of you.
- Be predictable. Signal well in advance of turns and lane changes.
- Stay alert. Avoid driving when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Car Accident and Injury Support from IDG Legal
If you are ever involved in a car accident, we can help. IDG Legal offers Uber and Lyft drivers access to a trusted network of lawyers who are skilled in these types of accidents and compensation.
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