The 3 Most Common Limo Accidents

3 Most Common Limo Accidents 264 Rear-Enders Of the total number of claims, received by a leading U.S. limo insurer, Lancer Insurance Company, 1 of 4 involved rear-end accidents. 20% Sideswipes Of the total number of claims received by Lancer, 1 of 5 involved the imo or limo bus striking a fixed object such as a utility pole, vehicles stopped in traffic, hotel awnings, etc. 134 Parked Cars While parking lots present many driving hazards, one of them should not be presented by a parked car. Yet, 13% of claims reported to Lancer involved a limo striking a parked driver-less car! "Source: Lancer Insurance Company claims received 1/1/11 -12/31/11 How To Prevent These Accidents Most rear-end crashes could be avoided if the following car maintains a full 4-second following distance. To avoid sideswipes, make sure you understand your vehicle's handling characteristics, turning radius and mirror positioning. Slowing down, anticipating blind spots and focusing on driving tasks should prevent most accidents with parked cars. 3 Most Common Limo Accidents 264 Rear-Enders Of the total number of claims, received by a leading U.S. limo insurer, Lancer Insurance Company, 1 of 4 involved rear-end accidents. 20% Sideswipes Of the total number of claims received by Lancer, 1 of 5 involved the imo or limo bus striking a fixed object such as a utility pole, vehicles stopped in traffic, hotel awnings, etc. 134 Parked Cars While parking lots present many driving hazards, one of them should not be presented by a parked car. Yet, 13% of claims reported to Lancer involved a limo striking a parked driver-less car! "Source: Lancer Insurance Company claims received 1/1/11 -12/31/11 How To Prevent These Accidents Most rear-end crashes could be avoided if the following car maintains a full 4-second following distance. To avoid sideswipes, make sure you understand your vehicle's handling characteristics, turning radius and mirror positioning. Slowing down, anticipating blind spots and focusing on driving tasks should prevent most accidents with parked cars. 3 Most Common Limo Accidents 264 Rear-Enders Of the total number of claims, received by a leading U.S. limo insurer, Lancer Insurance Company, 1 of 4 involved rear-end accidents. 20% Sideswipes Of the total number of claims received by Lancer, 1 of 5 involved the imo or limo bus striking a fixed object such as a utility pole, vehicles stopped in traffic, hotel awnings, etc. 134 Parked Cars While parking lots present many driving hazards, one of them should not be presented by a parked car. Yet, 13% of claims reported to Lancer involved a limo striking a parked driver-less car! "Source: Lancer Insurance Company claims received 1/1/11 -12/31/11 How To Prevent These Accidents Most rear-end crashes could be avoided if the following car maintains a full 4-second following distance. To avoid sideswipes, make sure you understand your vehicle's handling characteristics, turning radius and mirror positioning. Slowing down, anticipating blind spots and focusing on driving tasks should prevent most accidents with parked cars. 3 Most Common Limo Accidents 264 Rear-Enders Of the total number of claims, received by a leading U.S. limo insurer, Lancer Insurance Company, 1 of 4 involved rear-end accidents. 20% Sideswipes Of the total number of claims received by Lancer, 1 of 5 involved the imo or limo bus striking a fixed object such as a utility pole, vehicles stopped in traffic, hotel awnings, etc. 134 Parked Cars While parking lots present many driving hazards, one of them should not be presented by a parked car. Yet, 13% of claims reported to Lancer involved a limo striking a parked driver-less car! "Source: Lancer Insurance Company claims received 1/1/11 -12/31/11 How To Prevent These Accidents Most rear-end crashes could be avoided if the following car maintains a full 4-second following distance. To avoid sideswipes, make sure you understand your vehicle's handling characteristics, turning radius and mirror positioning. Slowing down, anticipating blind spots and focusing on driving tasks should prevent most accidents with parked cars. 3 Most Common Limo Accidents 264 Rear-Enders Of the total number of claims, received by a leading U.S. limo insurer, Lancer Insurance Company, 1 of 4 involved rear-end accidents. 20% Sideswipes Of the total number of claims received by Lancer, 1 of 5 involved the imo or limo bus striking a fixed object such as a utility pole, vehicles stopped in traffic, hotel awnings, etc. 134 Parked Cars While parking lots present many driving hazards, one of them should not be presented by a parked car. Yet, 13% of claims reported to Lancer involved a limo striking a parked driver-less car! "Source: Lancer Insurance Company claims received 1/1/11 -12/31/11 How To Prevent These Accidents Most rear-end crashes could be avoided if the following car maintains a full 4-second following distance. To avoid sideswipes, make sure you understand your vehicle's handling characteristics, turning radius and mirror positioning. Slowing down, anticipating blind spots and focusing on driving tasks should prevent most accidents with parked cars.