Getting Ready For The Road
Even under the best conditions, driving has its risks. But when special situations or hazards arise, paying attention to driving and making sound decisions
become even more vital. The word "emergency" indicates
the unforeseen, the unpredictable.
No matter how careful you
are, you cannot keep emergencies from occurring. However, as a
safe and competent driver, you can deliberately prepare for
emergency conditions you might encounter on the roadway —
from unpredictable weather to transporting an individual to the
hospital.
| Safety Tips |
| Help keep you and your family safe on the road. |
- Make sure each passenger wears a seatbelt.
- Make sure child passenger safety seats are properly installed.
- Make sure children are properly secured in appropriate child passenger safety seats.
- Never leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle.
- Keep doors locked.
- Follow traffic safety laws.
- Obey speed limits.
- Use rearview and side mirrors often.
- Avoid distractions while driving, including eating,
drinking, using cell phones, texting, putting on makeup
and tuning the radio.
- Be well-rested and alert each time you get behind the wheel.
- Never drive if you have been drinking alcohol.
- Never drive if you are using prescription or over-the-counter medications that cause
drowsiness.
- Avoid prolonged hours of driving.
- Slow down in adverse weather conditions or if there are safety hazards present, such
as an accident or debris on the roadway.
- Take your vehicle for a full safety inspection 1 to 2 weeks before a long trip.
- Check your vehicle's tire pressure at least once each month.
- Have an emergency kit in the vehicle.
- Place warning devices, when needed, at least 200 feet behind the vehicle.
- Wear prescription lenses as appropriate.
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Topics covered in this section are: |
Buying Your First Vehicle
Auto Insurance