Fatigue can set in at any time; it's natural to feel tired.
Perhaps you went to bed late, or your day at work was too long.
Maybe you work full-time and go to night school. After
working long hours and dealing with the hustle and bustle of
everyday life, our bodies get tired and we become sleepy. The
reason for being tired doesn't really matter. When you feel this
way, it is not a good or safe idea to drive. Driving while
fatigued can be dangerous. When you are tired, your ability to
react,...
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Whether you are calm, nervous, or hot-tempered, your emotions
affect the way you drive. Strong emotions can interfere with your
ability to think and reason, reducing your ability to make
decisions. Don't let your emotions interfere with safe driving. Use
good judgment, common sense, courtesy, and safe driving rules to
ensure your safety and the safety of others.
Don't drive when you are upset. Recognize when you are not fit to
drive. Your emotions also affect the way you relate to others. If
you...
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Don't Drink and Drive
We all know that
drinking and driving is dangerous. Drivers who drink are encouraged
to act responsibly by not driving when impaired. Have a designated
driver, someone who doesn't drink alcohol, with you to drive you
home. Or research local corporations, cab companies and non-profits
offering ride-home programs. These public offers are not meant to
encourage drinking, but to encourage responsible behavior.
The holiday season not only represents family and bonding, it...
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Entering a highway can be dangerous. You are trying to merge into a
fast-moving stream of vehicles with limited visibility and with
pressure from the cars behind you that are also eager to merge.
Always enter a highway at or near the speed of traffic. Do
not stop before merging with highway traffic unless absolutely
necessary. Since highway traffic has the right of way, adjust your
speed to compensate for the other drivers who are already on the
highway.
Any time you change lanes, enter a highway...
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How many times do you get on the road, see someone driving like a
maniac, and wonder who gave them a license? One of the key
habits of reckless drivers is distraction. Being distracted
takes a driver's attention from the road way and can lead to
potentially deadly mistakes.
How can you prevent distractions?
1. Plan your trips out. Makes sure you know where you're
going.
2. Leave about an hour ahead of time. One minute or thirty
minutes you're still late. It is both futile and foolish...
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