There are all sorts of things to watch out for on the road, including drivers who are intoxicated because of alcohol or drugs and people who ignore the speed limit. However, some auto accidents are caused by less common factors, such as people who are familiar with a particular type of vehicle. For example, someone may be driving a snow plow for the first time during the winter, increasing the chances of them colliding with another vehicle due to unfamiliarity.
Auto accidents may also be caused by someone who is driving a larger vehicle, such as a truck, when they are used to driving in a small passenger car. Or, someone may operate a motorcycle for the first time or switch to a smaller car. All of these changes can increase the chances that a collision will take place for a variety of reasons. For starters, someone may not know how to operate a different type of vehicle or a new car that they have never driven before. They may be more likely to become distracted or fail to handle the vehicle properly when making their way around turns.
You should be aware of these risks if you find yourself in a vehicle you have never driven before. Even if you do not, another driver may be in a new car for the first time and they may collide with you. For example, if you are hit by someone in a rental car this may need to be taken into consideration.
