Top 7 Road Safety Tips While Driving

1. Don't use your mobile phone whilst driving
Making or receiving a call, even using a 'hands free' phone, can distract your attention from driving and could lead to an accident.
2. Don't drink and drive
Any alcohol, even a small amount, can impair you’re driving so be a safe driver don't drive and drive.
3. Slow down
At 35mph you are twice as likely to kill a pedestrian than at 30mph.
4. Take a break
Tiredness is thought to be a major factor in more than 10% of road accidents. Plan to stop for at least a 15 minute break every 2 hours on a long journey.
5. Anticipate
Observe and anticipate other road users and use your mirrors regularly.
6. Use car seats
Child and baby seats should be fitted properly and checked every trip.
7. Keep your distance
Always keep a three second gap between you and the car in front.*