Traffic safety in the United States should be a priority for every driver and passenger who gets into a motor vehicle. As vehicle occupants as well as pedestrians, all of us want to get to where we are going safely and without incident. The following are some tips for maintaining a safe traffic environment on America’s roads.
- Always wear your seat belt. Wearing a seat belt is at minimum a secondary law in all 50 states and a primary law in most of them. Properly fastening your seat belt significantly reduces the risk of serious injury and death should you be involved in a car crash. Ensure that everyone in the vehicle with you also has their seat belts properly fastened.
- Avoid the temptation to cut in front of other vehicles. Doing so can potentially cause drivers around you to have to brake suddenly, particularly if traffic is heavy.
- Keep a sharp focus on the road and avoid distractions. Too many drivers do things like texting and talking on their cell phones, dealing with unruly kids, putting on makeup, etc. while trying to drive. Dividing your attention between the road and these kinds of tasks is extremely dangerous. If there is something you need to do that may take your attention from the road, pull over and stop in a parking lot or designated area like a rest stop.
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