It’s very unnerving to see headlights coming toward you in the wrong lane. Perhaps you’re driving down the interstate at night and think the other car may be on a different road or around a curve, giving the illusion that it’s in your lane. But as you get closer, you realize it’s a wrong-way driver, and you’re at risk of a serious accident.
One proactive step you can take to avoid these accidents is to always drive in the right lane unless you’re passing. It’s likely that the wrong-way driver will also be in the “right” lane. Since they’re on the wrong side of the interstate, this means they’re actually in your left lane.
When you see them, the best thing you can do is to swerve to the right. Don’t brake and stop in the road, waiting for them to realize their mistake – they likely won’t notice in time. Swerve to the right, flash your lights, honk your horn and try to get their attention. Don’t try to stop their car; simply call 911 after they have safely passed by.
Why do these accidents happen?
This type of accident should never occur, so you may wonder why you would ever see a wrong-way driver in the first place. In most cases, the answer is simple: the driver is under the influence of alcohol. They may also be under the influence of drugs. There are some cases where drivers are simply confused – especially if they’re young and inexperienced – or where they may be experiencing a medical emergency. But the majority of wrong-way drivers are impaired and have made a critical mistake.
It’s notoriously hard to avoid these crashes. If you have suffered serious injuries, make sure you know how to seek financial compensation.
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