| Road safety is not some impossible achievement | | | | Parked cars can be especially dangerous as at |
| but is a very easy goal with surprisingly little work | | | | any moment a door can open or a car can pull |
| needed on the part of the driver. It all comes | | | | out. Of course, the simple reminders of 'Don't |
| down to common sense and following the rules of | | | | Drink and Drive' and never drive while drowsy will |
| the road. However, the basic guidelines to achieve | | | | always apply. |
| road safety may have become forgotten or | | | | If the worse should happen and you find that |
| overlooked through the years of driving. | | | | your car has broken down, road safety can |
| Road safety starts before the car ever leaves | | | | become a matter of extreme importance. Make |
| the driveway. Make sure the car is in working | | | | sure to have a kit with tools and safety triangles |
| condition; check the tires, the lights, and the oil for | | | | in your car. Push the vehicle off the road and |
| starters. Once in the car, make sure the mirrors | | | | stand a good distance away as you wait for help. |
| are properly adjusted. And of course, buckle that | | | | Road safety is just a matter of common sense |
| safety belt. | | | | and following the rules and laws already set out |
| While on the road, keeping safe can be tricky, but | | | | that every driver should be adhering to. Keeping |
| if you are able to be aware and mindful this task | | | | the car in proper, working condition, being mindful, |
| should become easier. Know the capabilities of the | | | | and being prepared will aid in safe driving Other |
| car, such as the capacity for braking and turning. | | | | tips can include brushing up on the rules of the |
| Drive defensively and be cautious at all | | | | road and keeping the car's maintenance up to |
| intersections where most accident happens. | | | | date. |