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The most important safety feature in your car is you – the sober driver. But there are also other factors to safe driving that can help make the streets safer for everyone. Most of us multi-task. We do it in the car by talking on a cell phone, drinking coffee or simply changing the radio station. Inattentive driving can also be caused by a number of internal factors, such as being tired from the day’s work or simply daydreaming about the weekend to come. A long road trip can often cause what’s known as “highway hypnosis”. And sometimes, inattentive driving is related to taking medication that causes drowsiness. No matter what your circumstances, driving requires that you stay focused by keeping your eyes and your mind on the road. Virtually all collisions involve at least one of the drivers having fallen victim to inattention. So, as drivers, it is our job to recognize these pitfalls and situations, and make adjustments accordingly.
Preventing accidents is easy when you know what to do.
1. Develop the right attitude about driving.
2. Get as much supervised practice driving as possible.
3. ALWAYS wear your safety belt.
4. Underage drinking and drug use is illegal.
5. Limit your passengers.
6. Limit your night driving.
7. Keep it slow and safe for starters.