| It's important for all drivers to know some safe driving | | | | Wear Your Seat Belt! |
| basics, for their safety and the safety of everyone on | | | | This is another no brainer. Why wouldn't you take that |
| the road. | | | | extra few seconds to put on your seatbelt? It could be |
| Here are some basic tips: | | | | the difference between life and death in an accident. It |
| Consider The Car | | | | is considered that wearing a seatbelt cuts your risk of |
| It really all starts with the car. Some cars are safer | | | | death in an accident by about 50%. |
| than others. You can check magazines, web sites and | | | | Maintain Your Vehicle |
| books to see what cars and trucks have better | | | | Proper vehicle maintenance can cut your risk of |
| safety features and good crash test records. By | | | | breaking down and your risk of accidents from tire |
| making a smart choice in the vehicle you drive, you are | | | | blowouts and sudden mechanical problems. Change |
| starting off with an advantage already. | | | | your oil, check your belts, check the air in your tires, |
| Speed | | | | keep your windows clean, make sure your lights are |
| It sounds obvious, but one of the biggest factors in | | | | working, get a tune up. All of these basics can help |
| accidents is speed. There's no getting around the fact | | | | you be more safe on the road. |
| that slower almost always means safer. That's not to | | | | Be Prepared |
| say that you need to drive 30 miles per hour | | | | Don't forget to make sure you are prepared for |
| everywhere, but just simply obey speed limits and you'll | | | | anything, from breakdowns, bad weather, snow, |
| be much safer. | | | | accidents or anything else that may pop up. Basic |
| Awareness | | | | things to have in your car include jumper cables, flares, |
| You can never really predict what another driver will | | | | first aid kit, food, water, blanket, shovel, extra oil and a |
| do. Will that guy stop at the light before you are | | | | gas can. Being prepared for any road emergencies is |
| through the intersection? Is that guy who is swerving a | | | | simply very smart. |
| bit drunk? Never assume the other driver will do | | | | Take a Class |
| anything. Always be aware and alert as to what other | | | | Lastly, don't be afraid to take a class on driving and |
| vehicles on the road are doing and be ready to react | | | | driving safety. By attending a class, you'll be a much |
| accordingly. | | | | safer driver overall. |