Although rare, vehicle rollovers are one of the most dangerous accident scenarios on the road.  According to a US Government Study in 2007, they account for almost 35% of all road fatalities while only representing a little over 2% of the incidents.  In the same 2010 study, nearly 8,000 people died from rollover crashes.

Needless to say, it’s extremely important that a driver understand how to avoid getting into such a accident, while knowing what to expect should a rollover occur.  So today, we at Reliable Guys Towing Service wanted to share few tips on how you can prevent and be prepared for a rollover situation.

What Is A Rollover Accident?

A rollover accident is where a driver has lost control of their vehicle and it has flipped at least once.   The end result is the vehicle is on it’s side, or it has flipped over onto its roof.  Due to the extreme volatility of the accident, the driver is often unconscious, and in some cases, has been ejected from the vehicle.

Reduce Your Chances

There are a couple of ways to prevent these types of accidents from occurring. First of all, it has to do with the vehicle that you are driving. For example, you could drive an SUV, and because they have a high center of gravity, they are susceptible to these types of accidents. To prevent injuries in any type of rollover accident, always make sure that everyone is buckled in.

You can prevent the possibility of flipping over by driving around turns much more slowly than you would the straightaways. Always be aware of the road conditions as they can become slick or icy. You should have your vehicle brought in to make sure that your tires are in balance. Obviously, no one should be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs which can lead to rollover accidents. But during a rollover accident, you need to use certain strategies to stay safe.

How To Protect Yourself During A Rollover Accident

If you have any warning at all that a rollover is about to occur, you’ll need to prepare yourself to rollover. Take your feet away from the petals, something that can help prevent your ankles from breaking, and cross your arms over your chest. You need to push your body as far into the seat as you can, and do not lean forward at all. Remain calm until the vehicle has stopped rolling. Then to protect yourself even further, there are things that you can do once the vehicle has come to a stop.

How To Protect Yourself After A Rollover Accident

You need to turn off your engine as soon the vehicle stopped running. You then need to plan some type of exit strategy. If you are upside down, but you are not injured, you may find a way to unbuckle yourself and climb out through the door. It is also possible for you to roll down the window, or even break the window if it is necessary. Always be aware of shards of glass, and once you are out, signal for help. If you are injured, you may want to stay where you are, as this may prevent further injuries from occurring.

These are just a few tips to consider on how to prevent rollover accidents, and what to do during and after the accident has occurred. By following these simple tips, you should have no problem minimizing the possibility of having one, and you can stay as safe as possible during and after a rollover accident. These tips also apply to people that are going to be riding with you, and will help them stay safe as well.

Use these strategies and you will have a much better chance of reducing injuries, and also surviving, any type of rollover accident that you may experience in the future.

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