Defensive Driving
Driving is the leading cause of death in America for people between the ages of 1 and 29 years of age. In order to reduce your chances of being involved in a car accident, the Department of Public Safety recommends that you practice defensive driving tactics. In order to help drivers remember defensive driving techniques, they have created the acronym SIPDE—scan, identify, predict, decide, and execute.
If you have been the victim of another driver’s negligence or recklessness, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your losses. Contact the Wausau car accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. to discuss the details of your case. Call 800-242-2874 today to schedule a free initial consultation with a qualified attorney.
SIPDE
In order to simplify defensive driving habits, the DPS often teaches with the acronym SIPDE.
- Scan-Stay alert and scan for potential hazards. Check your rear view and side mirrors frequently.
- Identify-Identify and conditions which could lead to an accident
- Predict-Predict how the scenario will pan out. Will you need to take preventative measures to avoid collision or injury?
- Decide-Determine what action you will take, depending on the circumstances of your surroundings
- Execute-Execute your decision as quickly as possible
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While the SIPDE method will help reduce your chances of getting involved in a car accident, there is no guarantee against the negligent actions of other drivers. If you have been injured in a car accident that was not your fault, contact the Wausau car accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. today by calling 800-242-2874.
