There are different areas of concern when it comes to factors that can cause a collision, from those which are more common (speeding, etc.) to those which are far less common. One potential risk factor that drivers should be mindful of involves spending long amounts of time behind the wheel. When someone is driving for too long, such as someone who is on a road trip, for example, they may become mentally exhausted and lose focus. Moreover, they may become cramped and more likely to cause an accident due to physical discomfort.
During the summer months, many people go on day trips or longer drives during a vacation, so it is especially important to be aware of this risk. If you plan on driving for a long time, it is important to do what you can to reduce the likelihood of an accident and ensure that your driving abilities are not adversely affected by your trip. You should make sure you get out of the vehicle and stretch regularly and if you think that your driving is being negatively impacted by any factor you should address it at once. For example, if you are struggling with fatigue, you should not push yourself to continue driving when your driving abilities are affected by being tired.
Unfortunately, some drivers push themselves too far and they cause a crash. When someone drives for too long and they fall asleep behind the wheel or veer into another lane and cause a wreck, they should be held responsible.