DOs While Driving:
Keep your car well-maintained. Vehicle maintenance isn’t just an important way to extend your car’s life, but is also a major safety issue. Many maintenance issues are addressed by state-mandated vehicle inspections. If your car is unsafe, the inspecting mechanic will let you know what you need to do to fix it. |
DON'Ts While Driving:
Don’t nod off.
A study conducted by Virginia Tech reported that 20 percent of all accidents have sleepiness as a contributing factor. If a driver is tired enough to actually fall asleep while driving, the results are predictable. Even on a relatively straight highway, a sleeping driver will eventually drift off the road. So get a good night’s sleep before going on a long drive. |
Don’t drive when drunk.
Drunk driving is the No.1 cause of car accidents, making it a crime in many cities. These can cause drivers to make foolish choices. At higher levels, alcohol causes blurred or double vision and even loss of consciousness. If you've been drinking and needed to drive, ask a sober friend for a ride or call a cab. The mild inconvenience of taking a cab home is nothing compared to the disastrous consequences of driving drunk. |
For Pedestrians:
- Always use pedestrian crossings.
- Never assume that an approaching vehicle can see you, or will stop for you – wait until all vehicles have stopped before you cross.
- Wear bright, light colored clothing at night or in reduced visibility conditions.
- Avoid using a mobile phone or portable media player so you can hear vehicles and concentrate on crossing the road.
- At traffic lights, make sure that vehicles fully stopped before you start to cross, wait for the "green walk" signal to show.