Perhaps the most common type of collision in British Columbia is the rear-end crash. ICBC reports between 22,000 and 25,000 of them each year.

How do you protect yourself from being involved in a rear-end collision? Here are 10 suggestions for steps you can take to keep yourself safe:

1. Look far ahead

Watching as far ahead as possible allows you to prepare for trouble. You have more time to think about a response and brake sooner. That gives the driver behind you the same opportunity. They will be less likely to slam on their brakes at the last moment and rear-end you.

2. Keep your eyes moving

We tend to focus on........

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