One of the biggest dangers road users face is distraction. Firstly, they need to try hard to avoid getting distracted themselves. Secondly, they need to watch out for potential collisions caused by others who are distracted.
If you are in a crash, one thing that can sometimes help your case is to get hold of camera footage to see what the other driver was doing in the lead-up to the crash. Even if you can only get footage from a few hundred feet back, you might spot something that suggests the driver was distracted then, and so may still have been when they crossed paths with you. Here are some things to look out for:
1. Creeping closer to the vehicle in front
Drivers must keep a safe following distance at all times, but many don’t because they get distracted. They start off at a safe distance and then creep closer because they are not looking. When they finally notice, they will pull back to a safe distance, often only to creep closer again, as they give their attention back to the thing distracting them.
2. Being slow to pull away from a light
Many drivers use the time they are stopped at a red light to do other things. They may not notice when the light changes, perhaps until someone beeps their horn to let them know. They then pull away but may still carry on doing whatever they were doing while stopped (such as sending a message) because they have not finished.
3. Braking at the last minute
If you notice a car brakes late at red lights or stop signs, or is slow to react when someone in front of them slows, it could indicate distraction.
Learning more about what to do after a crash makes it more likely you get the compensation you are due.
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