Safety is one of the most important aspects of driving. Whether it is buckling up before hitting the road or practicing defensive driving, certain actions can go a long way toward improving the safety of a driver and passengers. However, there are still some areas around the world that may put motorists at more risk than others. 

Recently, the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute analyzed data from the World Health Organization to determine which regions were the safest or most dangerous for drivers. According to the information, motorists face the most risk in Namibia, while they may feel most secure behind the wheel in the Maldives. Other safe countries include the U.K., Japan, Switzerland, Sweden, Canada and Germany. The U.S. was not as well-ranked as those nations, but still came in below the global average of fatalities per 100,000 drivers. 

There is more good news for drivers in the U.S. According to the National Safety Council, the number of automotive fatalities dropped 3 percent in 2013, and crashes that resulted in the need for medical attention for an individual involved also fell 2 percent. 

Another fact drivers may be happy to hear is that fatal auto accidents aren't nearly as common as the public is made to believe. The advent of new safety features has helped in this regard, and in today's society, crashes account for less than 2 percent of all deaths. 

Safety starts with defensive driving and the features included in a vehicle. Drivers who are on the lookout for an automobile that has the tools they need to succeed should consider checking out the selection at New Jersey State Auto Auction. With hundreds of Carfax-certified cars, trucks and vans, this lot could have just the vehicle you're searching for, all at the right price.