If you have plans to head out on a road trip you will want to make sure your car is packed safely and without causing hazards for the driver of the vehicle. If your car is packed incorrectly it can lead to blind spots or worse and could be the cause of a Connecticut auto accident before you make any progress toward your destination.
Driving with a lot of gear in your car can often make for a stressful situation which will lead to the driver of the vehicle not being as attentive as she/he might normally be, so it is important that you utilize your space wisely. If you take time to pack and really think about how you’re packing the vehicle and what that might mean while you’re on the road then you should be just fine. Take into account some of the following things to make sure you are packing for your road trip safely;
1.) Packing items within the line of sight of the driver can be dangerous. This reduced visibility can cause many blind spots and lead to incidents for a driver when changing lanes or making turns. Packed items should be set in the car in order to allow the driver to utilize all angles of visibility.
2.) Be cautious of the extra weight in the vehicle. An overpacked car may end up carrying too much weight which will put the driver in a position where the vehicle cannot stop as quickly as it normally would. A car that has increased weight due to items that are packed for a road trip can have a much longer stopping distance which could lead to a miscalculation by the driver and ultimately an accident may occur.
3.) In addition to increasing the stopping distance of the vehicle an overpacked car can lead to uneven weight distribution which can affect the turning radius of the vehicle and make the car difficult for the driver to control. This extra weight can cause erratic driving behaviors and cause issues that could lead to an accident.
4.) One thing you may not have thought about was the impact that overpacking would have if the vehicle were to get into an accident. Overpacking your vehicle can leave it more susceptible to a rollover as the weight of the packed items often leaves the vehicle top heavy. A rollover accident can become much more severe then if the vehicle remains upright.
There is nothing that would diminish the joy of a road trip then getting into a Connecticut auto accident. Protecting you and your passengers from this fate can often start before you even put your seatbelts on and head out of the driveway. Taking the time to make sure your vehicle is safely outfitted and not overpacked in any way can go a long way to protecting you from getting into an accident and also can limit the severity of the accident if one were to occur.
Contact our office if you experience an accident that leads to an injury so that one of our experienced attorneys can review your situation. Our attorneys have worked on many different kinds of situations and will take the time to learn about your situation and work to protect your long-term interests.
