6 Driving Safety Tips
On the average, people now drive more safely than they did a few years ago. This is because, in great part, of the efforts of the government and other organizations to raise awareness regarding safe driving. There have been countless public service campaigns all through the years emphasizing the importance of road safety.
Planning to hit the road on your next vacation? Whether you are heading to Granny's with your kids or hitting the road for a cross-county jaunt, don't leave your home without learning some tried and testing driving tips.
Here are some ways to avoid traffic, save money, and stay safe on your next trip:
Before starting a long drive, get much needed sleep and rest and eat light snacks before you go. Caffeine is not necessarily the most effective method to stay awake all throughout your trip. You'll initially feel alert but the effects of caffeine can recede and your attention may start to wander off though you stay awake.
Take breaks; if possible every two hours even if you don't feel sleepy. Pull over if you feel the need to or you want to take a nap. You can also get a snack, stretch your legs by walking around, or get some fresh air.
You can also share the responsibilities of getting behind the wheel with someone, allowing you to watch each other especially when traveling for several hours on the road. But if you are traveling alone, turn on the radio and keep your window open. Do not use your cruise control if you're driving at night alone. Concentrating on your speed helps you stay awake.
If you need to pull over, move your car off the road and avoid parking on the shoulder or in the breakdown lane unless it's an emergency.
Identify the rules and regulations along your destination about the use of cell phone while driving. It may be legal in one place but illegal in another. Ignorance is not an excuse for violating the rules.
Never drink alcohol before embarking on a road trip. This may sound too basic but the fact remains that DUI is the most common cause of fatal accidents. Despite the fact that motorists know it's wrong to do so, they still do it.
You can't control the actions of other drivers on the road but learning some safe driving tips can help avoid the dangers caused by other drivers' bad driving
Planning to hit the road on your next vacation? Whether you are heading to Granny's with your kids or hitting the road for a cross-county jaunt, don't leave your home without learning some tried and testing driving tips.
Here are some ways to avoid traffic, save money, and stay safe on your next trip:
Before starting a long drive, get much needed sleep and rest and eat light snacks before you go. Caffeine is not necessarily the most effective method to stay awake all throughout your trip. You'll initially feel alert but the effects of caffeine can recede and your attention may start to wander off though you stay awake.
Take breaks; if possible every two hours even if you don't feel sleepy. Pull over if you feel the need to or you want to take a nap. You can also get a snack, stretch your legs by walking around, or get some fresh air.
You can also share the responsibilities of getting behind the wheel with someone, allowing you to watch each other especially when traveling for several hours on the road. But if you are traveling alone, turn on the radio and keep your window open. Do not use your cruise control if you're driving at night alone. Concentrating on your speed helps you stay awake.
If you need to pull over, move your car off the road and avoid parking on the shoulder or in the breakdown lane unless it's an emergency.
Identify the rules and regulations along your destination about the use of cell phone while driving. It may be legal in one place but illegal in another. Ignorance is not an excuse for violating the rules.
Never drink alcohol before embarking on a road trip. This may sound too basic but the fact remains that DUI is the most common cause of fatal accidents. Despite the fact that motorists know it's wrong to do so, they still do it.
You can't control the actions of other drivers on the road but learning some safe driving tips can help avoid the dangers caused by other drivers' bad driving
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