We’ve seen the lazy drivers, people in a rush, and distracted drivers who think that their best interests are more important than stopping at a stop sign for more than a few seconds. They’re rushing, they’re making sloppy driving decisions, and their unsafe maneuvers are putting other drivers at risk of getting into a serious accident. These are all examples of careless driving. So if decisions such as not stopping properly at a stop sign and not using the proper signals to change lanes are examples of “careless driving”—what is reckless driving?
Reckless driving is when vehicles willfully endanger other drivers on the roads. This means that they are making life threatening, sometimes, illegal decisions. The behaviour could range from texting and driving to driving the wrong way on a highway. The intent is what makes all the difference between the two terms.
Dealing with Reckless Drivers
There will always be reckless drivers on the road, and, unfortunately, their behaviour results in serious consequences for other drivers sharing the road. Serious injury lawyers know the effect that this behaviour has on other drivers, as crashes lead to life-threatening injuries—or even death.
When you spot a reckless driver on the road, the first thing you need to do is move far away from the driver. Avoidance is the best practice with drivers that are engaging in reckless behaviour. It is not worth your life to engage with these drivers and instigate more aggressive behaviour. Make sure that you step back from potentially dangerous situations, evaluate them, and take the high road by not participating in the behaviour. It’s important to report reckless driving to the police if the driver is putting other vehicles in serious danger on the roads.
Hiring a Toronto Personal Injury Lawyer
Reckless driving is unacceptable, and, in cases, illegal. If a car accident occurs at the fault of a reckless driver, it’s important to file your claims against the negligent driver. A serious injury lawyer will ensure that you receive financial compensation for the injuries and/or damages that you sustained in the accident. Book a free consultation with a serious injury lawyer at Sokoloff today, and ask us any questions about your case.
Sources:
http://bighornlaw.com/tips-for-avoiding-accidents-due-to-reckless-drivers/