The three biggest causes of fatalities on the road are alcohol, speeding and lack of seat belt use. Addressing what causes crashes, as well as the role vehicles, drivers, road systems and technology play in creating safer roads is how we will eliminate preventable deaths on the road. What to do after an accident. Stay at the scene. Leaving can result in legal consequences, like fines or additional violations. Call or the local police immediately. Stay in the car. Stay calm. Contact your insurance provider.
Basic Safe Driving Tips Everyone Should Know. 1. Perform Simple Safety Checks. Start by inspecting your vehicle’s headlights and turn signals, be sure that both front and rear headlamps are working properly and visible enough a couple of yards away. Remember, other drivers have just as much right to the road as you do and shouldn't have to feel bullied because they're occupying space where you'd like to be. To maintain a safe following distance, try to follow the 3-second rule as often as possible. To test, pick an object on the road up ahead, such as a sign. If you’ll be driving for long stretches of time, on a road trip or similar, be sure to get plenty of sleep the night before. Also, you should take breaks at least every few hours, even if it is just to stretch your legs and go to the bathroom. Eat healthy meals at regular intervals to keep your energy steady.
Roadway signs are posted to give you information, help regulate traffic and alert you to potential dangers. Here’s a guide to understanding safety road signs. Having safety guardrails installed protects your workers, customers and anyone who enters your property. The guardrails can provide something to hold onto in otherwise dangerous areas and the rails can keep moving objects from colliding wit. It was a rainy winter night. You were struggling to see through the rain on your windshield when it happened. Bang! You hit a pothole that you could not see because of the rain. Then, you heard the “thump, thump” of a flat tire. One of the.
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