Safe Driving for a Safer You

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Most studies showed that among all modes of transportation, land transport has the most number of accident cases and deaths. Most of which were caused by reckless driving.  There are many drivers out there who are just complacent in their reckless driving habits, not minding that because of their irresponsible acts, they do not only put their own lives at risk but also the innocent civilians who are unlucky to be at the same time and place with these reckless drivers.

Meanwhile, road accidents can be prevented if one is careful in following traffic rules and in gobservi safe driving. Below are some tips in safe driving for a safer you:

1. Do not drive if under the influence of alcohol.  Road mishaps usually occur because the driver is so drunk that he/she is driving aimlessly.  It should be taken into the mind that alcohol is so intoxicating that it leaves someone who is under the influence of it so unconscious of his/her surroundings.  There are state laws that prevent someone to drive if under the influence of alcohol; however, these laws are still violated by many. Meanwhile, it is a good thing nowadays that there are car manufacturers that included an equipment detector inside the car which prevents the automobile from running if the driver smells alcohol.

2.  Another main cause why road accidents happen is, because drivers are using their mobile phones while driving.  There are just instances wherein the saying “you can’t do things at one time” is very true– and talking over the phone while driving is one good example for this.  Utmost attention on the road should be observed while driving, and mobile phones are a sure distraction for this. Drivers get so involved with their conversations over their mobile phones that they tend to divert their attention from the road towards the person they are talking with.  Also, with the existence of text messaging, road driving has become riskier.  Because the text message is so important, it is most likely that people response to it despite the situation that they are driving.  It should be taken into the mind that sending or typing text message while driving is a practice that should be avoided because it simply put the life of the driver as well as the passengers at great risk.

3. Follow traffic rules. Traffic laws were created not to put discomfort or hassles to those who are hitting the road. There are traffic rules for the safety of the public.  Some people might still not realize it, but laws were created to make our surrounding free from harm.

4. Stay awake while driving.  This is mostly very evident during the late night driving wherein drivers have the tendency to go to slumber while driving.  A cup of coffee or a little music in the background will help the driver to stay awake.  Some road accidents happened because the driver overslept while hitting the road.

5.  Always keep a cool head.  It is true that heavy traffic jam can put on more stress, especially if someone is already late from work or from a very important engagement; but a hot head can never solve such discomfort.  Instead, one should remain calm and cool in dealing with traffic jam. Never let temper ruin driving because if otherwise, it is either that the driver will get into a fight or will encounter road accidents.