Road Saftey Tips For Drivers
Are you a responsible driver? About a million people all over the world die of road accidents every year. Follow these essential road safety tips for your own sake and others.
1. Belt yourself
whether you are on the front seat or back you are still at risk.
If you dont you could kill someone in the front as well as yourself.
Check if everyone is belted well before you hit the road and make sure you do even on short trips.
Seats must be suited to your childs size weight and for your vehicle. They must be
properly fastened as well. Avoid using secondhand seats; only brand new and reliable brands.
2. Wake yourself
Dont risk driving when youre sleepy.
If you do chances are youll keep nodding while driving.
Research shows that the greatest risk of falling asleep at the wheel is between midnight6am and 24pm; so get enough rest before setting off.
If ever you feel drowsy while driving pull over; experts suggest to get a cup of coffee or an energy drink with caffeine. After drinking park beside a busy and welllit area and nap for a few minutes to give time for the caffeine to kick in.
Start driving only if you are alert again.
3. Sober yourself
Dont drive under the influence of any substance.
Dont drive if you feel heavy and tipsy after drinking; trying to look sober wont work and theres a big chance youll doze off and crash. Sleep it off somewhere until you get sober.
Dont be an idiot. Alcohol slows your responses dulls your judgement and vision and impairs your ability to drive; same goes for illegal drugs.
If you go out to drink with friends its better to let your sober friend with a drivers license drive on the way back home.
4. Control yourself
Dont overspeed.
Check your speedometer and dont go over the speed limits. The faster you go the harder youll hit anything or anyone.
Watch for the speed limits by the side of the road. In some countries speed cameras are installed and youll have to pay a hefty amount of money or worse crash your car.
Dont attempt to overtake if youre not so sure the road is clear.
5. Prep yourself
Drive wisely in bad weather conditions.
When it rains make sure your headlights function well and keep them on a dipped beam when necessary.
Slow down especially when youre on wet and snowy roads; you might skid and topple over.
Drive at least 4 seconds behind the vehicle infront of you and avoid braking and steering sharply.
Make sure to bring an emergency winter kit stocked with cloth ice scraper glass cleaner antifreeze kitty litter jack and wrench.
6. Alert yourself
Dont get distracted while driving.
Pay attention to the road and avoid answering your mobile phone or changing a CD or song in your mp3 player. It only takes a split second to overlook potential danger.
Be fully aware of your surroundings and youll be able to avoid hazards along the way. Driving is a complicated activity that requires your full concentration.
Cyclists and pedestrians need to be watched out for especially in round abouts and pedestrian crossings.
7. Check yourself
Inspect gear and vehicle fluids.
Worn out tires may cause serious accidents. Use a tyre pressure gauge to make sure they are also properly inflated and do not have tears.
Do you have enough break fluid? Is there a leak? Check for scheduled check ups on your vehicle.
Also make sure your head lights are cleaned properly and bulbs arent blown. You need ample visibility on the road.
by Amalia Aviles
www.autoterminal.com
About the writer: AutoTerminal.com A worldwide distribution network selling used Japanese vehicles. Regionbased distribution centers are located in New Zealand Australia United Kingdom USA Asia Africa and South America.
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