Drivers in California should take extra care to remain safe on the roadways. This is particularly important during the school year, when there are many school buses on the road, and during the holidays, when traffic is extra congested.
Knowing when and where to stop is important. Drivers should not attempt to pass a school bus that has stopped on an undivided highway. They are required to stop when the stop arm of the school bus is extended, and its red lights are on.
If the yellow lights on a school bus are on, drivers should slow down their vehicles. In fact, it is a good practice for drivers to slow down whenever they see a school bus.
Drivers should make every effort to watch out for children. Extra vigilance should be used at bus stops, in school zones and at crosswalks. Children may not always use the crosswalks properly and can run into the street unexpectedly and without looking.
One way that people can drive safer is to limit their distractions while behind the wheel. This includes avoiding using their cell phones, constantly adjusting the radio and eating, all of which can pull a driver’s attention from the road.
When driving in traffic, people should pay extra attention and be extra careful as they navigate any busy or narrow roads. They should be aware that their visibility is likely to be impaired and that there may be preoccupied pedestrians. Drivers should keep an eye on their speed, stay alert and navigate turns carefully.
A personal injury lawyer may help people who have been injured in car accidents receive the financial compensation to which they are entitled. An attorney may file lawsuits against individuals whose negligent driving behaviors were factors in head-on collisions or rear-end accidents.