The Dangers of Driving On A Turnpike

Using a turnpike gets you somewhere fast but it also puts you at risk when you are around other fast drivers, road debris, or driving in bad weather.

Common Types of Turnpike Accident Injuries

Turnpike injuries are not that different from any other types of car accident injuries, except that they tend to be more severe because of the speed that the drivers are going. The most typical injuries include:

• Head injuries
• Neck injuries
• Spine injuries
• Bruises, cuts, and scrapes
• Spinal cord injuries
• Bruises

Tips To Stay Safe On the Turnpike

While there is no way to guarantee 100% safety while on the road, there are some ways to be safer. Here are a few tips to help prevent accidents.

Animal Collisions

The most likely time of year to collide with a large animal crossing the road is in October, November, and December during deer mating season. These animal collisions can cause serious property damage and can be traumatizing to families driving together. Keeping your eyes focused on the road as well as on the side of the roads, where deer or other large animals might be looking for a place to cross, will help you spot deer or other large animals before they enter the road.

Move Over

In order to keep the turnpike safer for all drivers, slow down or move over to stop traffic. It’s the law in most states, so it’s a good practice to use wherever you are living or traveling.

Can you see their mirrors?

When driving behind a truck or other commercial vehicle it’s important to know a place called the “No Zone.” When you were driving in this no-zone, a truck driver cannot see you at all. If you can’t see your trucker’s mirrors, then they cannot see you. So if you are driving behind a truck or commercial driver and cannot see their mirrors, then slow down or go into a different lane.

Keep Your Vehicle Properly Maintained

Keeping your vehicle properly maintained will prevent your car from breaking down on the side of the road. It’s important to have proper air pressure in your tires to prevent them from becoming damaged, leaving you with a flat tire.

If You Are Involved in an Accident

If you’re involved in an accident on the turnpike, keep the following tips in mind.

• Move over to the shoulder of the road if you’re able.
• Only exit the vehicle if you’re safe from traffic.
• Call 911 to get rescue services en route.
• Check on injuries, but only when it’s safe.
• Take photos or a video of the accident scene
• Contact car accident lawyers to discuss your claim.

Do not delay getting medical treatment. Your health should be your first priority and it will not adversely affect your car accident case.

I was injured in a car accident on a turnpike. What do I do?

If you have been injured in an accident on the turnpike and have not received medical attention yet, then go to the nearest emergency room in order to be checked out to ensure that you are not suffering from any injuries from the accident. The physician who sees you will be able to determine if there are any injuries that are not apparent yet. Some injuries do not show up for several hours or days later, and some are very serious. Some victims with stomach bleeding do not notice symptoms until several hours or days after the accident. What’s important is for you to be healthy and to get the care that you need.