Wednesday, 27 June 2007
Tips For all Drivers
SAFE DRIVING TIPS
Have you winterized your vehicle? Do you have an emergency kit in your car?
Planning ahead could help you deal more effectively with an emergency.
Have a mechanic check your battery, heater, defroster, lights, brakes, oil, tires, wipers, and fluid levels before you travel Missouri's roads.
When bad weather strikes, the job of driving is made more difficult. This winter, please don't drive if you are overly fatigued.
Gather an ice scraper, tire chains, battery booster cables, blankets, flashlight, and a bag of sand. Put these items in your trunk, so you have them if needed.
When roads are snow-covered or icy, increase your following distance as you drive. Stopping quickly in these conditions is next to impossible.
Call emergency agency (refer where the place you are) help you plan your route. This number gives an automated listing of road conditions throughout the state. Making this call can help you plan the safest route in inclement weather.
Winter is beautiful, but it can make traveling treacherous. Be aware of traffic patterns and be courteous to other drivers.
For safety! Buckle up your children!
Children are your most precious cargo. Protect them by buckling them up every time they get into a car.
Paying attention when you’re driving could help you avoid a traffic crash. Inattention is one of the most common contributing factors of crashes.
Most often, a trooper’s office is along the side of the highway. When you see red or red and blue lights along the side of the road, give them some room to work!
When you’re driving on roadways you must turn on your headlights if you are using your windshield wipers.
Spring can bring frequent changes in weather -- sunshine, rain, fog, and cold. These changes can affect driving conditions. Listen for weather bulletins before you drive.
Wet pavement can lead to hydroplaning. Increase your following distance, and be prepared to stop. Pay attention and look for trouble spots
Spring brings changing temperatures. It can also bring fog early in the morning. Remember to turn on your headlights, slow down, and increase your following distance when driving in foggy conditions.
The spring showers that bring our flowers and gardens to life can cause flash flooding. If you come to a low spot in the road covered with running water, do not try to cross it.
Tired drivers are impaired drivers. If you’re tired don’t drive. Temporary fixes like taking a short nap before you drive, drinking something with caffeine, or exercising are exactly that-- temporary. Only sleep cures fatigue.
Warmer temperatures draw everyone outside after a long, cold winter. Watch for joggers along the road.
Nice weather will mean more travelers on the road. Pay attention as you travel and please be patient with changing traffic patterns.
Biking is a healthy and fun way to enjoy Missouri. But, it can be dangerous if riders don’t stay alert and obey the rules of the road. The same traffic rules apply to bicyclists as to drivers of a motor vehicle.
While you’re having fun and getting some exercise while biking, remember to be safe. Wear a bicycle helmet to protect your head if you are in a crash. Be alert to what is going on around you. Use hand signals to tell other drivers of your intentions. Your bike should also have lights and reflectors if you are riding at night.
Drivers, stay alert when you see children riding bikes. Slow down and leave extra room between your vehicle and the bikes. Be prepared to stop suddenly. Taking a few precautions can increase safety.
pitaro :: Dont drink and drive....dont kill your brother!! 8P


