When you stop and think about it, would you claim to be as safe a driver as you can be?

If the answer is no, any steps come to mind when it comes to being a safer driver each time out on the roads?

Remember, being the safest driver possible is important for a myriad of reasons. Of most importance is driving safely better ensures your ability to stay alive on the roads.

So, is time you invested more of an effort into being a safer driver?

Where Should You Start When it Comes to Safety?

When it comes to being a safer driver, focus in on these areas:

1. Your actions behind wheel – It should be simple to know being a safer driver starts with your actions. Those are the actions when are behind the wheel. That said if driving safety is an issue for you, you need to go in the other direction. By being a safer driver, you increase your chances of staying alive out there and others around you. Of most importance behind the wheel is not becoming easily distracted. It only takes one simple distraction to lead to an accident. Remember, that accident can have life-changing consequences for you and those around you. Stay focused when driving and live to tell about it.
2. Your vehicle is key too – What your drive also has a big impact on your ability to be a safer driver. So, are you driving the safest car or truck possible? If not, don’t you think you might want to find something else sooner than later? Although all vehicles are subject to potential accidents, some are safer than others. If you might be getting another vehicle soon, take safety into account when shopping. When the time comes to go car shopping, do all you can to research what the safest makes and models are on the market. Putting the Internet to work for you allows you to be more educated on vehicle safety. Such information can go a long way in you making the right choice for your life. Once you have your car or truck of choice, by all means take care of. Part of that care of course means regular maintenance. By doing the things recommended in the owner’s manual, there’s less of a chance you will be in an unsafe vehicle. If you think not doing maintenance will save you money now, the repercussions down the road can be bad for you.
3. Your ability to say no – Finally, it is not a big surprise that drunk driving is one of the worst things possible. Drunk driving injuries and deaths claim many people on a yearly basis. As such, you need to always think twice before getting an alcoholic drink and then driving. It only takes one miscue to change lives forever. If you want to have a few drinks while out, rely on public transportation or turn the keys over to someone with you.

As you focus on becoming a safer driver, will you be driven to be the best you can be?

James Montano