5 Ways To Avoid Parking Lot Accidents-converted

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5 Ways To Avoid Parking Lot Accidents
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As Americans continue to pick-up online orders or
use curbside to-go options for shopping or
dining out, parking lots are still bustling with
drivers (and sometimes, distracted ones). The
good news is that your ERIE auto policy extends
to parking lots. Just check in with your local
ERIE agent to make sure your coverage limits
provide you with optimal protection for the
range of potential parking lot scenarios. Learn
more in our related story on how insurance can
cover parking lot accidents.
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HOW TO AVOID A PARKING LOT ACCIDENT
Take It Slow Proceed with caution. Driving slow
and using extra caution when turning or backing
up are ways to stay safe.
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Correctly Set Your Side Mirrors
Move the side mirrors out or consider adding
blind spot mirrors to your side mirrors.
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Embrace Technology
Many cars now come equipped with a standard
backup camera, and a lot of vehicles now come
with motion detection, cross traffic alerts and
parking assist systems. (Wondering what's new
these days? See what made our list of 12
high-tech car safety upgrades to consider.)
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Keep Your Distance
Avoid parking too close to other cars in the
parking lot.
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Watch Out For Stray Carts
Gusty winds can send shopping carts zoomingright
into your car.