3.
Always drive with your headlights on, even in daylight - this makes
your car much more visible.
4.
Don’t talk on the cellphone while driving - talking on a handheld
cellphone increases the risk of a crash by over 400%. Even talking
on a hands-free cellphone increases the risk of a crash by over
300%.
5.
Don’t eat, read, or do other distracting things while driving. You
could be pulled over and cited, and could seriously hurt yourself or
someone else.
6.
Don’t drive when you’re intoxicated on anything - intoxicated
drivers kill over 20,000 Americans per year. You could be cited for
DUI if you drive when affected by alcohol, illegal drugs,
prescription drugs, or even over-the-counter drugs such as cold
medicine.
7.
Don’t drive when you’re tired.
8.
Don’t allow other drivers to provoke you into unsafe driving.
9.
Drive with your doors locked, and with windows up within 2 inches of
the top, especially at night or in unsafe areas.
10.
Keep a safe following distance from traffic in front of you - even
if the vehicle in front of you slams on the brakes, you are at fault
if you hit it.
11.
Maintain your vehicle as recommended by the manufacturer.
12.
If you get in an accident, call Jeff Herman at (206) 850-9227 for a
free consultation.
