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By Jacob Sherman
If you've ever been in a car crash, and a lot of us have, you know that when it happens, it's too late to wonder how you should prepare yourself. Most people will be involved in at least one car accident in their life, so knowing how to react to a car accident is something that everyone should make a priority. Luckily, being ready for the unexpected is very simple and easy to do. Below are 3 simple things that will bring you peace of mind on the road, whether you actually get in a car crash or not.
Keep Your Cell Phone On Hand!
Unless your family car is an ambulance, your ability to respond to a serious injury is very limited. The sooner you can alert the emergency response paramedics, the better. A camera phone is also very useful as you will be able to document the accident on the spot. This will be very helpful as you work with your insurance company to assess the coverage that you will need. Finally, if you have never heard of automatic crash response, it's time to look into it. There are phone apps available that can leave you feeling secure about the risks of car travel.
Keep Emergency Supplies in Your Trunk
You don't need to sacrifice all your trunk space in order to have peace of mind- just reserve a corner of your trunk for some cones and/or road flares, a flashlight, and a first aid kit. Many cars come with these supplies already, but if yours doesn't have them then this is a simple investment that you'll want to make. If you're involved in a nighttime car wreck on the freeway, the danger is far from over after the crash has happened. You will want to be as visible as possible in order to prevent an automobile accident that has already happened from hurting yourself and others after the initial impact.
Know How to React to the Accident
Severe or not, a car crash is a stressful experience. Take much of the stress off ahead of time by knowing how to react under certain circumstances. If, for example, the car is still functioning, your first priority is to get the vehicle off the road and as visible as possible. Once out of further danger, you can check for injuries and call for an ambulance or tow truck if needed. Safety is always the first priority in these emergencies. If you cannot move the vehicle and, because of injury or damage to the car, your movement is severely limited, sit tight and stay buckled up. You do not want to be halfway out the car door if your car is still in danger of being struck again.
Your ability to respond effectively to car accidents and other roadside emergencies will (hopefully) not be used very often, but it is important to feel prepared. Luckily, preparation and peace of mind are very cheap and easy in this case. Prepare physically by having the things you'll need on hand, and mentally by knowing what to do, and much of the fear surrounding car accidents dissipates.
Keep Your Cell Phone On Hand!
Unless your family car is an ambulance, your ability to respond to a serious injury is very limited. The sooner you can alert the emergency response paramedics, the better. A camera phone is also very useful as you will be able to document the accident on the spot. This will be very helpful as you work with your insurance company to assess the coverage that you will need. Finally, if you have never heard of automatic crash response, it's time to look into it. There are phone apps available that can leave you feeling secure about the risks of car travel.
Keep Emergency Supplies in Your Trunk
You don't need to sacrifice all your trunk space in order to have peace of mind- just reserve a corner of your trunk for some cones and/or road flares, a flashlight, and a first aid kit. Many cars come with these supplies already, but if yours doesn't have them then this is a simple investment that you'll want to make. If you're involved in a nighttime car wreck on the freeway, the danger is far from over after the crash has happened. You will want to be as visible as possible in order to prevent an automobile accident that has already happened from hurting yourself and others after the initial impact.
Know How to React to the Accident
Severe or not, a car crash is a stressful experience. Take much of the stress off ahead of time by knowing how to react under certain circumstances. If, for example, the car is still functioning, your first priority is to get the vehicle off the road and as visible as possible. Once out of further danger, you can check for injuries and call for an ambulance or tow truck if needed. Safety is always the first priority in these emergencies. If you cannot move the vehicle and, because of injury or damage to the car, your movement is severely limited, sit tight and stay buckled up. You do not want to be halfway out the car door if your car is still in danger of being struck again.
Your ability to respond effectively to car accidents and other roadside emergencies will (hopefully) not be used very often, but it is important to feel prepared. Luckily, preparation and peace of mind are very cheap and easy in this case. Prepare physically by having the things you'll need on hand, and mentally by knowing what to do, and much of the fear surrounding car accidents dissipates.
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