Here are a few tips for playing it safe:
- Be polite to other drivers.
- Obey the law.
- Keep your speed under the limit and safe for roadway conditions.
- Maintain a safe distance - Stay at least 1 car length behind the vehicle in front of you for every 10 miles per hour you are driving.
- When turning left, be alert and yield to any oncoming cars.
- Look carefully before turning onto a major street from a residential neighborhood, and leave plenty of time to accelerate. This is one of the most common causes of collisions.
- Always wear a seatbelt, even if you are just driving down the street for groceries.
- When stopped at a red light, pause and look both ways when the light turns green. It only takes a second.
- Avoid driving while distracted by another activity. Do not use your cell phone or eat while driving.
- Do not become upset by other drivers.