Post by FireGuy on May 30, 2007 1:33:10 GMT -5
Prepare Your Vehicle Before You Travel
Safe Summer Driving Tips
Plan Ahead: Give yourself plenty of extra time. Construction zones, traffic jams, or other incidents can add delays. That extra time will help cut down on excessive speeding and tailgating.
Pay Attention: Eliminate distractions ahead of time. Be sure important items - directions and maps, sunglasses - are within easy reach. Always pull over to a safe place to use your cell phone.
Bring a Friend: It is well recognized that when driving alone, especially when sleep deprived and at night, your chances of a crash are dramatically increased.
Practice Safety: Everyone needs to be properly buckled. If traveling with children, educate yourself on child safety seats and restraints. Children age 12 and under should always be in the back seat.
Clear Your Head: Alcohol and certain drugs, both illegal and legal, severely impair your driving skills. If taking medication, be sure to read and obey the warning labels.
Keep a Safe Distance: Maintain a following distance of at least three seconds. Add an additional second for each adverse driving condition, such as bad weather or low visibility.
Watch for Signs of Fatigue: If you start feeling tired, let someone else drive. If you are driving alone, pull into a rest stop or another safe location and take a short nap or walk around for a few minutes. Stop as often as necessary. Eat light on long trips. Large, heavy meals can make you drowsy.
Safe Summer Driving Tips
Plan Ahead: Give yourself plenty of extra time. Construction zones, traffic jams, or other incidents can add delays. That extra time will help cut down on excessive speeding and tailgating.
Pay Attention: Eliminate distractions ahead of time. Be sure important items - directions and maps, sunglasses - are within easy reach. Always pull over to a safe place to use your cell phone.
Bring a Friend: It is well recognized that when driving alone, especially when sleep deprived and at night, your chances of a crash are dramatically increased.
Practice Safety: Everyone needs to be properly buckled. If traveling with children, educate yourself on child safety seats and restraints. Children age 12 and under should always be in the back seat.
Clear Your Head: Alcohol and certain drugs, both illegal and legal, severely impair your driving skills. If taking medication, be sure to read and obey the warning labels.
Keep a Safe Distance: Maintain a following distance of at least three seconds. Add an additional second for each adverse driving condition, such as bad weather or low visibility.
Watch for Signs of Fatigue: If you start feeling tired, let someone else drive. If you are driving alone, pull into a rest stop or another safe location and take a short nap or walk around for a few minutes. Stop as often as necessary. Eat light on long trips. Large, heavy meals can make you drowsy.
