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I missed a few important tips: 1. Take a driving safety class every few years. The practical exercises are quite valuable. 2. Avoid driving. I actually changed my lifestyle to prevent it. Germany has decent public transportation so it is feasible, other places might be different. The safest drive is a drive not taken. 3. Check if you car is any good. Different brands offer different safety features.
And do not forget: Traffic fatalities go down for decades. It is not as bad as one might think from looking into it.
This. Seriously all else being equal the more miles you are in a car for the more likely you are to die, or to be seriously injured.
Not entirely correct. It also depends on where you drive. Inner city has a differnt security profile from country roads and car lanes.