Driving seems pretty simple, but it’s actually quite dangerous. Worldwide, more than a million people die each year in car accidents, and a good portion of those accidents occur in the United States. There are a number of reasons accidents occur, and many of them are preventable. Here are some things you can do to help ensure that you don’t wind up as a car accident statistic.

One of the most important things to keep in mind when you are driving is to pay attention and avoid distractions. At any given time, it’s estimated that about 660,000 drivers are using their phones or some other electronic device in the car. Distracted driving plays a big role in many crashes. Many accidents with commercial trucks happen because either the truck driver or the driver of the other vehicle was distracted by something. To help ensure this doesn’t happen to you, make sure you keep your eyes on the roa