- Take your vehicle for a full safety inspection 1–2 weeks before a long trip.
- Be well-rested and alert each time you get behind the wheel.
- Never leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle.
- Never drive if you have been drinking alcohol.
- Never drive if you are using medications that cause drowsiness.
- Wear prescription lenses as appropriate.
- 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.
- Follow traffic safety laws.
- Obey speed limits.
- Slow down in adverse weather conditions or if there are safety hazards present, such as an accident or debris on the roadway.
- Avoid distractions while driving, including eating, drinking, using cell phones, tuning the radio, interacting with other drivers and other passengers and watching sights along the road.
- Use rearview and side mirrors often.
- Avoid prolonged hours of driving.
- Place warning devices, when needed, at least 200 feet behind the vehicle.
- Keep doors locked.
- Do not leave valuables in view.
- Check your vehicle’s tire pressure at least once each month.
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