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Tuesday, January 24, 2012 |
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Bad Driving Habits Revealed, Increasing Risks for Car Accidents in Orlando, Nation |
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Drive down any road in Florida and you're sure to see drivers talking on cell phones, text messaging, speeding and not wearing seat belts. All of these observations are surprising considering nearly all drivers in a recent study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety said that they wanted safer roadways. They also said that they support tougher laws to achieve these safer roadways and to reduce the risks of car accidents in Orlando and elsewhere.
As laws get tougher to help increase road safety, drivers continue to exercise blatant disregard for these laws. In 2010, there were almost 33,000 traffic-related fatalities across the country. This might be the lowest number recorded in the last 60 years, but it's far from what we would call "safe" roadways.
Our Orlando car accident attorneys understand that about 86 percent of drivers who were surveyed by AAA said they find it irresponsible to drive without buckling up. Still, about 25 percent of drivers say that they're guilty of breaking seat belt laws regularly. Researchers with AAA say this trend is called the "do as I say, not as I do" attitude, meaning that drivers expect others to drive safely and to abide by traffic laws while they feel they're exempt.
Key Findings in the AAA Report:
-About three-fourths of all drivers say they frown upon those who drink and drive, but roughly 14 percent still admit to doing it.
-Although cell phone and text messaging laws continue to get more elaborate in many states, except Florida, driver's continue to engage in these kinds of distractions even though a majority of drivers recognize the behavior is unsafe.
-Most drivers agree with speed limits and say there's absolutely no reason to speed, but once again a majority of drivers admit to engaging in the dangerous behavior.
-Running red lights is a problem, too. Drivers say it's incredibly dangerous to run a red light, yet nearly half of all surveyed drivers said they're guilty of doing it in the last month.
-Drowsy driving is easily overlooked, but not by criticizing drivers. Almost 100 percent of drivers said drowsy driving is far too dangerous, but about a third of drivers say they've been sleepy behind the wheel in the last month.
"Changing driver behaviors is not rocket science...it's harder. Take the first step and make it a personal goal to be a safe driver in 2012," said the President of AAA, Peter Kissinger.
Both AAA and our Orlando car accident attorneys are asking drivers to take the first step towards safer roadways. It's clear that drivers understand the risks associated with irresponsible driving habits. You're urged to talk with friends and family members about the risks, dangers and consequences of irresponsible driving habits. Changing your driving habits can help to save lives through 2012 and make our roadways safer for everyone.
If you, a friend or someone in your family has been involved in a car accident in Orlando or in any of the surrounding areas, it is critical for you to contact an experienced car accident lawyer to help you to fight for the compensation you deserve. Call Jacobs & Goodman P.A. at (800) JACOBS NOW to set up a free and confidential appointment to discuss your rights.
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