When you think about dangerous places to be in your\ncar you likely aren\u2019t thinking about parking lots. Just because you aren\u2019t\ntraveling at high speeds in a parking lot doesn\u2019t mean there aren\u2019t safety\nrisks. From distracted drivers and pedestrians, to confusing traffic patterns,\nthere are several reasons why so many car accidents occur in a place where the\ncars are moving so slowly. Below\nare the most important reasons to make sure your lot is properly striped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They Keep\nPaths Clear<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Often in a parking lot or garage there are multiple\nlanes of traffic for cars as well as for pedestrians. When there are not lines\nto help guide drivers and those on foot it becomes all too easy for individuals\nto stray out of their intended lane. This increases the chance of car-on-car\ncollisions or pedestrians being struck when two or more people both think they\nare entitled to the same space and don\u2019t notice the other until it is too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Confusion\nis dangerous<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A key purpose of painting on your lot or parking\ngarage is to convey vital information. Using painted lines to note lanes keeps\neach car in its own space, while painted on directions for important\ninformation, like exits, helps drivers keep their focus in front of them,\ninstead of scanning all over in search of clues for where to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep\nFocus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Distracted driving is one of the biggest hazards on\nthe roads today and that remains the case when we pull off onto a lot. With\nsuch low speeds many drivers feel even more comfortable checking their phone or\nturning to talk to a passenger. When your lot has sufficient painting, it\nrequires the driver to pay attention to ensure they are following what your\npaintings dictate and reduce the chance of distraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the painting on your lot is not up to these standards it’s time to contact NVM Paving & Concrete<\/a> at 703-423-0471<\/a>, or email Mark at markb@nvmpaving.info<\/a>. We\u2019ll help you layout an ideal pattern of lines and get your lot safe to use and great to look at.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you think about dangerous places to be in your car you likely aren\u2019t thinking about parking lots. Just because you aren\u2019t traveling at high speeds in a parking lot doesn\u2019t mean there aren\u2019t safety risks. From distracted drivers and pedestrians, to confusing traffic patterns, there are several reasons why so many car accidents occur […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2922,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[27,26,18,25],"yoast_head":"\n