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Eid Mobarak - be a courteous and defensive driver
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As we begin the Holiday Weekend, please remember to be a courteous and defensive driver. As a reminder, please review the following important "Traffic Dos and Don'ts"... To avoid or prevent an accident on today‘s heavily traveled roads, it‘s critical to follow safe driving practices every time you get behind the wheel. Almost all accidents occur because a driver made an error in judgment or disobeyed a traffic law. To ensure your safety—and that of your passengers and others sharing the road with you—make safe driving a habit by following these traffic dos and don‘ts. Studies show that speeding doesn‘t significantly reduce your travel time. Speeding does, however, greatly increase your chance of being involved in a fatal accident. Always observe the posted speed limit—it was developed with your safety in mind. Don‘t let distractions, such as chatting on a mobile phone, conversing with passengers, or munching on a snack, interfere with your concentration on the road. If you must eat or talk to passengers or mobile phone callers, pull safely off to the side of the road and stop before doing so. Always fasten your seat belt securely before putting your foot to the pedal, and make sure all your passengers are also buckled up. When driving with children, make sure each child is properly restrained in an age–appropriate safety seat in the back seat. At minimum, use the 2-second rule: Allow a 2- second interval as the car in front of you passes a fixed object. Count “one-thousand one, one thousand two.” If you pass the fixed object before you‘ve finished counting, you‘re following too closely. Driving safely sometimes means controlling your emotions. Don‘t let aggressive drivers provoke you into driving recklessly. Reacting in anger only increases the danger for all road users. Be courteous so that we all can reach our destinations safely. Stop signs are placed at intersections for the safety of all road users. Never ignore stop signs or roll through them. After you stop, look in both directions and then left again before proceeding. Many fatal accidents occur when drivers disobey traffic signals. Always approach intersections at a safe speed. Slow down and be prepared to stop when the light changes to yellow. If the light changes to yellow while your vehicle is in the intersection, maintain a safe speed through the intersection. These simple, commonsense traffic rules map out your road to safety. Following them helps ensure a safe journey for you and everyone who shares the road with you.
From LP/Saudi Aramco
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