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Although all drivers must pass both a theory and practical driving test before they are able to drive on UK roads unsupervised, not all motorists continue to obey road laws after they have passed their test and may consequently cause another person to seek car accident compensation after a road accident.
A motorist will only pass their practical driving test if the examiner believes that the motorist is a safe driver and does not pose a threat to other road users or pedestrians. However, some drivers who have gained their full UK driving licence may choose to neglect the basic driving laws that they have been taught.
Sometimes drivers may become frustrated with a vehicle in front of them, or simply forget the dangers of travelling too close behind another vehicle, and may begin tailgating another motorist.
Tailgating is incredibly dangerous – if the vehicle in front needs to brake sharply or perform an emergency stop, the car driver behind will be unlikely to have enough time to react and this may cause a serious personal injury to both themselves and other road users.
The Highway Code states that a driver should always drive at a speed which would allow him or her to stop well within the distance that they can see to be clear. A motorist should always leave enough distance between themselves and the vehicle in front so that they are able to pull up safely if the vehicle in front was to suddenly slow down or stop.
On roads which carry faster-travelling traffic, or on roads with limited visibility, such as tunnels, a driver should leave a two second gap between themselves and the vehicle ahead. This gap should be at least doubled when roads are wet or icy.
Drivers of larger vehicles and motorbikes should always bear in mind that their vehicle needs a greater distance to stop, so, for example, a driver of a lorry should allow a four-second gap between themselves and the vehicle in front when driving in a tunnel.
On a dual carriage way or motorway, on which a driver may be travelling at a speed of 70-miles-per-hour, motorists should leave a stopping distance of 96 metres, the equivalent of twenty-four car lengths, which would allow 21 metres thinking distance and 75 metres braking distance.
Making a claim for car accident compensation
If you have been involved in a car accident which was not your fault, you may be able to make a compensation claim for your pain, suffering and loss of earnings.
Here at YouClaim, we have some of the best personal injury solicitors in the UK who will speak to you in plain English, with no legal jargon, so that you are clear about every step of the claiming process.
To find out more about making a car accident compensation claim, call us today on 0800 10 757 95, or request a call back for a time more convenient to you.
