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You
know most of this, but
a reminder never hurts—and an
accident always does.
— Always
wear safety belts.
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Children should
ride in the back seat with safety
belts on and/or in
a child safety seat.
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Drive defensively, defensively,
defensively.
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Dusk is a particularly
dangerous time on intercity highways
because
some drivers delay turning on their
headlights until after dark.
Oncoming traffic can be very difficult
to see.
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Situational awareness is imperative.
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Use the horn to get pedestrians'
attention.
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Use horn and lights to get the attention
of other drivers.
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Pay attention when other drivers
use their horns.
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Check all mirrors and use
directional signals for lane changes.
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Check right side mirror in particular.
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Confirm with direct visual
check.
Do not rely solely on mirrors.
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Use four-way flashers to warn drivers
behind of slowed/blocked traffic
to avoid being hit from behind.
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Drive defensively! This is not a
catch phrase to be taken lightly.
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Expect the unexpected.
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Drive each day as though
you were on a mission: the goal of which is
not to be involved in an accident,
cause an accident or strike a pedestrian.
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Watch out for trucks and
buses that
take the right-of-way without signaling,
whether they are entitled to it or
not.
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Make sure your lights, signals,
horn and brakes are in proper order.
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During rain and snowstorms, drivers
must be extremely attentive and situationally
aware. Accidents increase dramatically
during storms and particularly at
night.
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Assume nothing! Make no assumptions
about what another driver may do
or how they will react in a situation.
Do not assume that they have seen
your vehicle or will do the "right" thing.
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