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Be a defensive
driver.
Be aware
of what is going on around you at all times and make sure you always
have a way out if another driver does something unexpectedly. |
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Stay in the
right lane if you are moving slower than the speed limit or other
vehicles.
If you
are having car trouble, turn on your hazard lights so other cars are
aware of decreased speed. |
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Don’t assume
You
know what another driver is going to do. For example: Even when an
oncoming driver has his turn signal on, it is possible he just
forgot to turn it off. Don’t pull out in front of the car until you
“see” them start to turn. |
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Increase your
ability to see.
Turn on your lights at dusk. If you need glasses…wear them! If your
windows and windshield fog up, turn on the defroster & crack your
windows to let in fresh air. |
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Yield anyway.
Who has the right-of way?
Sometimes it gets a little confusing-
Be gracious whenever possible - let the other driver know he can go
ahead and avoid an unnecessary problem. |
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Know
the side effects of any medication you are taking.
Whether it is prescription or
over-the-counter, some medicines can make you drowsy or groggy. |
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Beware of
aggressive drivers.
Road Rage is the cause of a lot of
accidents. It’s not worth it - let them go by. However, if you
believe they are so out of control that they are going to cause an
accident- Don’t hesitate to call the Police Department or Highway
Patrol and provide a vehicle description, license plate number, if
possible, location and their direction of travel. |
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Watch the
volume of the radio or music.
Sirens and horns that warn of danger,
trouble or emergency vehicles need to be heard immediately! |
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Don’t Speed!.
You’d be surprised at
how little time it actually saves you and it is a major cause of
many accidents. Remember, if you are the one speeding- you are the
one that will face liability in an accident.. |
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Don’t drive
distracted, tired or sleepy.!
Don’t put on make-up, comb your hair,
eat, talk on the cell phone or Text while driving. Find a place to
pull off safely, if you cannot wait to do any of these things at
your destination. Statistics show this can be as dangerous as driving
drunk. Pay attention to your own state of awareness. |
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Be cautious
when making left hand turns across an intersection.
Or when trying to pass a car on a
two-lane road (with broken passing line in the middle). It can be
difficult to determine how fast cars are moving, particularly in the
opposite direction. |
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Do not cut
across lanes.
If
you miss your turn or exit, take the extra few minutes to go to the
next turn or exit, turn around and try it again. |
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Maintain your
car.
Keep your car
in good driving conditions. Check tires, oil levels, brake fluid,
headlights and taillights regularly. Blowouts & breakdowns are
dangerous for you and those around you. |
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Watch out for
animals especially around dusk and dawn.
Deer usually travel in packs, so if you
see one, slow down and look for others. If a deer is in the middle
of the road, usually flashing your headlights at it will cause it to
run away. |
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Turn on your
headlights.
Whenever you need your windshield
wipers. It helps you to see better and it helps other drivers to see
your car. In many states this is now a law. |
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Look before
backing up – especially in driveways!
Small children can’t be seen in a
rearview mirror. Always check - especially if there are kids in the
family, visiting or in your neighborhood. |
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Stay in the
right lane.
If you
are moving slower than the speed limit or other vehicles. If you are
having car trouble, turn on your hazard lights so other cars are
aware of decreased speed. |
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Be aware in parking
lots.
Just because you are not on a highway
moving at 70 mph does not mean you can let your guard down, but some
people do. Be polite to other drivers and pedestrians. |
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Take weather
conditions into consideration.
When it is raining, allow for extra
room between your car and other vehicles on the road. It can take
longer to stop in bad weather when roads are wet. If bad weather
makes it difficult to see, try to pull over under an underpass or other
covered area. If there is none, pull your car to the shoulder, turn
on your hazard flashers and wait it out. |
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Be smart; be
patient.
In
case the other driver isn’t. |
