Safe Driving Behaviors Can Prevent Accidents

Peter Olszewski

Driving a vehicle has become an essential part of our everyday lives. Because of this, ensuring ourselves of safe driving will only continue to become vitally more important. Nationwide, a popular auto-insurance service dealer lists their top 4 safety tips to always remember while driving:

1. Focus on Driving

• No multitasking, keep 100% of your attention on the road at all times
• Do not use your phone or any other electronic devices while driving
• Slow down. Driving at high rates of speed gives you less time to react and increases the severity of a crash

2. Drive “defensively”

• Always be cautious of other drivers and “expect the unexpected”
• Keep a 2-second cushion between you and the car in front of you (4-seconds in unsafe weather conditions)

3. Make a Safe Driving Plan

• Allow yourself time to complete your trip and schedule accordingly (stopping for food, gas, etc.)
• Make sure your seat, mirrors, and climate controls are all adjusted properly before operating your vehicle
• Pull over if you need to eat or drink

4. Practice Safety

• Secure anything that may move around while the vehicle is in motion
• Do not attempt to retrieve items that fall to the floor while in motion
• Ensure that any needed items are easy to reach (toll money, garage pass, etc.)