According to the 2000 census, more than 112
million people drive or carpool to work daily.
With all these people on the road, drivers
need to take every precaution to ensure they arrive safely at their
destinations. Here are some tips to heed in your travels.
* Keep your vehicle properly maintained.
Follow the recommended service intervals found in your vehicle owner's manual,
always monitor hoses and belts, and check filters, spark plugs and fluids.
Also, be sure tires are properly inflated and gas levels are sufficient.
* Carry an emergency kit. In addition to
standards such as a first aid kit and battery jumper cables, consider adding
the Autolite TriGlo safety light to your vehicle emergency kit. Powered by four
AA batteries, this compact light serves a dual purpose: It shines like a
flashlight and alerts like a flare. Triangular in shape, the TriGlo light can
be used as a bright spotlight or as a blinking safety triangle to warn oncoming
traffic of a motorist's presence.
* Buckle up. When lap and shoulder belts are
used correctly, they reduce the risk of fatal injury to front-seat passengers
by 45 percent and the risk of moderate to critical injury by 50 percent.
* Know your route. Before hitting the road,
take the time to map out your route. Motor clubs such as AAA provide auto
travelers with maps and detailed directions to their destinations. Be aware of
traffic, construction and weather advisories along your route so you can make
alternate plans should these conditions affect your drive.
* Reduce driver distraction. Traffic,
construction and careless drivers are distractions beyond your control.
However, you can reduce the risk of an accident by decreasing the distractions
inside your vehicle.
For instance, to avoid the glare from
overhead lights used by your passengers, consider a product such as the
Autolite SpotGlo seatbelt light source. This compact, battery-operated recessed
light clips easily onto a passenger's seatbelt and slides smoothly on the strap
for desired positioning. It directs a powerful LED light source right where
passengers need it, without distracting the driver.
No matter where you're headed, heed these
suggestions to arrive safely at your destination. Happy travels! - NU
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