| As you take hold of the wheel, you are in charge for a | | | | On the other hand, when driving at night, observe |
| safe journey. Always be reminded that you are in the | | | | your body system before starting off. When you feel |
| front seat, the most important place inside the vehicle, | | | | dizzy or your eyelids are becoming heavy and if there |
| so it's just but proper and mandatory that you stay | | | | is constant yawning, you are facing the threats of |
| alert and focus as you drive your way to that | | | | falling asleep. This is one of the most dangerous |
| destination. | | | | situations experienced by drivers and it often leads to |
| First things first. Never forget that the minute you | | | | countless accidents. When you feel sleepy, the brain |
| get into your car, everybody must fasten their | | | | start to black out, it eventually affects your |
| seatbelts. Next, lock all the doors, especially the one | | | | concentration and your thinking. |
| nearest to the youngest passenger. Reduce the risks | | | | Dangerous driving is also brought about by |
| of accident by abiding all the rules, being courteous and | | | | excessive drinking, that is why drunk driving is |
| predictable to your co-motorists will help for a | | | | penalized heavily. Driving under the influence of alcohol |
| smoother flow of traffic. Keep distance from other | | | | or drugs is a major cause of highway deaths. |
| vehicles on the road, be careful when changing lanes | | | | Always get enough sleep, do not drink and eat |
| and always have your signal light and brakes checked. | | | | much when you know you will be driving yourself |
| Upon reaching an intersection, slow down, watch for | | | | home. Do not take medicines with drowsy effects |
| the traffic lights, pedestrians crossing and other | | | | before hitting the road. Having somebody to |
| vehicles turning from the other direction. | | | | accompany you for a right level of conversation will |
| During the day, when things begin to rush, don't | | | | keep you up on your way. If possible, try to get a nap |
| drive likewise. Stay in focus and be calm. Have a keen | | | | once in a while during long road trips. |
| attention on the things around you, avoid distractions | | | | Other personal safety tips will include your mood, |
| by concentrating on the road. Since your full attention is | | | | physical and emotional condition. Eyesight or Visual |
| needed, put away cellular phones, laptops and maps | | | | check is important. Constantly glancing at your blind |
| while driving. If there is an urgent need to look at those, | | | | spot will help you in assessing traffic and motorists |
| answer a call or a message, then better stop for a | | | | around you, making you more updated with their |
| while and do what you need to. | | | | movements. |
| Avoid eating or drinking while on the road, you | | | | The most important of all safety rules is to avoid |
| might lose grip on the steering wheel and rather than | | | | driving aggressively and arguing while on the road. You |
| minding your hands controlling the wheel, you might be | | | | have to pull over if this is the case, otherwise you'll only |
| more conscious of the food on your fingers. | | | | end up with an accident. |