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Every year, millions of people are involved in car accidents. Although no one plans on becoming involved in an auto accident, there are several factors that have been noted to be the leading causes of car accidents. By increasing your awareness of these factors, you may be a safer, more alert driver and could possibly avoid being involved in a car accident. Some of the most frequent causes of car accidents include: distractions, intoxication, aggressive or reckless driving, and speeding. Almost all drivers have been distracted at some time or another; whether it is eating, talking on the cell phone, or slowing down to take a look at an accident while driving by. According to the American Automobile Association, somewhere between 25 and 50 percent of all car accidents are due to driver distractions. Additionally, “rubbernecking,” or slowing down to gawk at another accident, is a leading cause of distraction-related car accidents. Drunk driving has unfortunately become a common