8 Causes of Summer Car Accidents
Nice weather means lots of people are out enjoying it – and one side effect is a higher rate of accidents. Fortunately, we’ve narrowed down eight common causes of summertime accidents so you can be forewarned and forearmed with tips on how to handle them before you venture out.
- Bicycles
- Construction and repairs
- Heat
- Increased travel
- More people on the road and more hours in the day
- More teen drivers
- Pedestrians
- Road rage
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Disclosures (Opens in a new window)

Sometimes, accidents are unavoidable. Here’s what to do if you get in an accident.

You should also know the 10 things NOT to do after an accident.

Finally, know when to report an accident to the police.

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