{"id":96,"date":"2019-05-13T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.depauloagency.com\/blog\/?p=96"},"modified":"2019-05-13T11:03:53","modified_gmt":"2019-05-13T17:03:53","slug":"5-tips-to-avoid-a-traffic-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.depauloagency.com\/blog\/5-tips-to-avoid-a-traffic-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Avoid a Traffic Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are plenty of ways to get into a car accident. It&rsquo;s not easy to prevent, but here are five tips to help you avoid a traffic accident. With the independent insurance agents in Scotia, NY, at the DePaulo Agency, you&rsquo;ll be able to have auto insurance in no time.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Prevent Distractions<\/h2>\n<p>Keeping your eyes on the road is one of the best ways to avoid an accident. When your attention is pulled elsewhere, it is easy to miss a car swerving into your lane or when busy traffic come to a halt.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Eating<\/h2>\n<p>Forget about grabbing a quick bite on the way to work. Eating takes your hands off of the wheel and your eyes on the road every time you dip your fries into the ketchup.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Cell Phone<\/h2>\n<p>Other than following the GPS to get to your destination, you should keep your phone out of view. Texting or watching videos are great ways to cause an accident.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Watch for Road Signs<\/h2>\n<p>Missing a road sign might seem like a frivolous thing, but you could easily hit another vehicle if you are not paying attention to the traffic signs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Construction signs &#8211; can let you know if a lane ahead is closed or if there are workers nearby.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Stop signs &#8211; if you miss a stop sign, you may t-bone someone.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>5. Be on the Defensive<\/h2>\n<p>Avoid other drivers that are distracted or driving recklessly. You may think you&rsquo;ll get a rush from outmaneuvering the vehicle in front of you, but all will get is a ticket or perhaps worse.<\/p>\n<p>Stop by the DePaulo Agency in Scotia, NY where agents will work to get auto insurance for your vehicle. They&rsquo;ll also be able to help you set up policies concerning life insurance, homeowners insurance, and commercial insurance.<\/p>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are plenty of ways to get into a car accident. It&rsquo;s not easy to prevent, but here are five tips to help you avoid a traffic accident. With the independent insurance agents in Scotia, NY, at the DePaulo Agency, you&rsquo;ll be able to have auto insurance in no time. 1. 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