One cause of car accidents is poorly trained drivers. Drivers who don’t follow the rules of
the road can be putting themselves and others at risk. For example, drivers who exceed the speed
limit will have a more difficult time stopping or turning if something, such as an animal, crosses
their path. In addition, there are road signs that drivers need to recognize, understand, and obey.
Other drivers cannot tell how people who do not obey road signs will drive, and this
unpredictability can lead to accidents. Finally, not checking blind spots and not being aware of
one’s surroundings can result in a collision. A driver who is not aware of what is around his or
her vehicle may crash into other cars or objects, not realizing they are there. For these reasons,
poorly trained drivers can cause accidents.