What does it take to avoid car accidents in Philadelphia?
You would think hat could be a good question for a PA personal injury attorney, but it turns out that Philadelphia delivery drivers have some excellent insight on the matter. Bruce McAllister, a veteran UPS driver with an excellent safety record weighs in on what he thinks makes a good driver, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Of course, he also notes what he believes are the causes of many Philadelphia car accidents, citing distractions. From his elevated seating in his UPS truck, he claims to have seen many drivers talking on cellular phones and some, even typing on laptops perched on their steering wheel.
Mr. McAllister was honored with recognition last year by UPS for his excellent safety record, along with 38 other UPS drivers. That's not to say that he didn't have his share of accidents in the early years of his career. But he's learned from his vehicle accidents.
Some of his advice to other Philadelphia drivers:
- "Keep a space cushion around the car at all times". McAllister suggests keeping a stopping distance of four to six seconds when traveling at 30 miles per hour and even more space when traveling at higher speeds.
- Keep your eyes on the road. Says McAllister, he always keeps his eyes on the road at least eight to twelve seconds ahead of him.
- When approaching blind curves on one-way roads, slow down, pull to the side and honk to alert cars you are there. Indeed, McAllister avoided getting hit by a large grain truck this way.
As for PA personal injury attorneys, McAllister's tips are great for helping the PA personal injury attorney determine fault and contributory negligence in a car accident personal injury lawsuit.
Related Resources
- A Pro's Simple Formula for Safe Driving (Philadelphia Inquirer)
- What is Contributory Negligence? (ABA Family Legal Guide)
- Defenses: Contributory and Comparative Negligence in Car Accident Cases (FindLaw's Injury Center)
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