This is post two of two in a series regarding ways you can avoid car accidents and keep your car insurance rates down.

Tip #4: No Tailgating - Many accidents occur as a result of drivers following too closely to the car in front of them. Not only can you end up in an accident by driving this way, you may also be ticketed for following too closely. The combination will increase your car insurance rates significantly, so it is best to maintain a proper distance between you and the car in front of you. A good rule of thumb is to keep at least three car lengths in between you and the next car, and a larger distance is better if you are going faster than 45 mph.

Tip #5: Use ...