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Come summer and you’ll find the highways and roads chock-a-block with vacationers and merrymakers driving to various destinations. More traffic on the road means more accidents and these figures become alarming. Studies show, there’s an automobile accident every 18 seconds and a death every 11 minutes on the road.

Safety Rules

By adhering to a few safety rules, you can ensure not only your own safety, but that of your family too. Let’s see what they are:

* The first step before driving off is to pack your car properly, especially if you’re carrying sporting and camping equipment. Tie your loads securely and don’t let them block your view of the road. Drive more slowly, if you’re carrying a large load.

* Before driving out be sure to buckle up and make sure everyone else does too. Use booster and child car seats for babies and young children. You’d be surprised to know that vehicle collision is the leading cause of death among children from ages 1 to 9.

* Be safe by adhering to safe driving practices. This includes staying calm at the wheel, keeping a safe speed and being courteous to other drivers. Speeding, tailgating, weaving in and out of traffic and not yielding the right-of-way increases your risk of accidents.

* Always remain on the lookout for traffic, since not only will there be a number of cars on the road, but cyclists and motorcyclists will come out of hibernation too in this season. Also, be careful near schools and be alert for pedestrians.

* Summer brings with it a lot of construction work on roads and highways, especially in the northern states that receive a good amount of snow or rain during the other seasons. So, anticipate this and maintain a safe speed within the construction zones, keeping the safety of road workers in mind.

* Since long drives and the heat can take their toll while driving, it’s best to stop at a safe rest area and treat yourself to a drink or an ice cream. This will rejuvenate you and make you more alert when you continue on the road.

* Whatever you take as refreshment, don’t drink alcoholic beverages, since drinking and driving just don’t mix. Also, don’t overindulge in alcohol if you’re to drive back from a get together with family and friends or a picnic or barbeque. If you do indulge, let someone sober take the wheel.

If you don’t want to end up as part of road accident statistics, it’s necessary to adhere to these basic safety tips. With these, you’ll not only enjoy your vacation or outing, but will remain safe too, and that’s the most important thing.

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