Eid Mobarak - be a courteous and defensive driver

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.