| Come summer and you'll find the highways and roads | | | | only will there be a number of cars on the road, but |
| chock-a-block with vacationers and merrymakers | | | | cyclists and motorcyclists will come out of hibernation |
| driving to various destinations. More traffic on the road | | | | too in this season. Also, be careful near schools and |
| means more accidents and these figures become | | | | be alert for pedestrians. |
| alarming. Studies show, there's an automobile accident | | | | * Summer brings with it a lot of construction work on |
| every 18 seconds and a death every 11 minutes on the | | | | roads and highways, especially in the northern states |
| road. | | | | that receive a good amount of snow or rain during the |
| Safety Rules | | | | other seasons. So, anticipate this and maintain a safe |
| By adhering to a few safety rules, you can ensure not | | | | speed within the construction zones, keeping the |
| only your own safety, but that of your family too. Let's | | | | safety of road workers in mind. |
| see what they are: | | | | * Since long drives and the heat can take their toll |
| * The first step before driving off is to pack your car | | | | while driving, it's best to stop at a safe rest area and |
| properly, especially if you're carrying sporting and | | | | treat yourself to a drink or an ice cream. This will |
| camping equipment. Tie your loads securely and don't | | | | rejuvenate you and make you more alert when you |
| let them block your view of the road. Drive more | | | | continue on the road. |
| slowly, if you're carrying a large load. | | | | * Whatever you take as refreshment, don't drink |
| * Before driving out be sure to buckle up and make | | | | alcoholic beverages, since drinking and driving just don't |
| sure everyone else does too. Use booster and child | | | | mix. Also, don't overindulge in alcohol if you're to drive |
| car seats for babies and young children. You'd be | | | | back from a get together with family and friends or a |
| surprised to know that vehicle collision is the leading | | | | picnic or barbeque. If you do indulge, let someone |
| cause of death among children from ages 1 to 9. | | | | sober take the wheel. |
| * Be safe by adhering to safe driving practices. This | | | | If you don't want to end up as part of road accident |
| includes staying calm at the wheel, keeping a safe | | | | statistics, it's necessary to adhere to these basic |
| speed and being courteous to other drivers. Speeding, | | | | safety tips. With these, you'll not only enjoy your |
| tailgating, weaving in and out of traffic and not yielding | | | | vacation or outing, but will remain safe too, and that's |
| the right-of-way increases your risk of accidents. | | | | the most important thing. |
| * Always remain on the lookout for traffic, since not | | | | |