1. Don’t use your mobile phone whilst driving
Making or receiving a call, even using a ‘hands free’ phone, can distract your attention from driving and could lead to an accident.
In a collision, an unbelted rear passenger can kill or seriously injure the driver or a front seat passenger.
3. Don’t drink and drive
Any alcohol, even a small amount, can impair your driving so be a safe driver don’t drink and drive.
4. Slow down
At 35mph you are twice as likely to kill a pedestrian as at 30mph.
Children often act impulsively, take extra care outside schools, near buses and ice cream vans when they might be around.
6.Take a break
Tiredness is thought to be a major factor in more than 10% of road accidents. Plan to stop for at least a 15 minute break every 2 hours on a long journey.
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7. Walk safely
When crossing a road always use a pedestrian crossing if there is one nearby. Help others to see you by wearing fluorescent or reflective clothing in poor light conditions.
Observe and anticipate other road users and use your mirrors regularly.
9. Use car seats
Child and baby seats should be fitted properly and checked every trip.
10. Keep your distance
Always keep a two second gap between you and the car in front.
Drive to stay alive.
June 28, 2017 at 17:42