Tips for a Safe Drive No Matter Where you are Going – Part I | Toledo, Ohio Car Accident Attorney

The American Red Cross gives some helpful driving tips. The following tips are for highway driving:

 

·        Buckle up, slow down, don't drive impaired.

·         Be well rested and alert.

·         Use caution in work zones.

·         Give your full attention to the road. Avoid distractions such as cell phones.

·         Observe speed limits - driving too fast or too slow can increase your chance of being in a collision.

·         Make frequent stops. During long trips, rotate drivers. If you're too tired to drive, stop and get some rest.

·         Be respectful of other motorists and follow the rules of the road.

·         Don't follow another vehicle too closely.

·         If you plan on drinking, designate a driver who won't drink.

·         Clean your headlights, taillights, signal lights and windows to help you see, especially at night.

·         Turn your headlights on as dusk approaches, or if you are using your windshield wipers due to inclement weather.

·         Don't overdrive your headlights.

·         If you have car trouble, pull off the road as far as possible.

 

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