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Wear your safety belt. It’s the surest way to
survive a crash.
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Move out of an aggressive driver’s way. It’s
the smartest and safest thing to do.
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Stay in shape. Healthy eating and regular
exercise can help you stay alert and may improve your
reaction time. Talk with your doctor before starting
an exercise program.
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Get regular medical and vision check-ups.
Catch any problems early and treat them so you can
stay on the road safely.
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Avoid rush hour. Plan your activities and
appointments so you can avoid driving from 7 to 9
a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
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Check whether your medications affect driving.
Some medications cause drowsiness and slow reaction
time.
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Take a driver’s safety course. Learn
techniques that will help handle new challenges
safely. You also may qualify for an insurance
discount.
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Avoid driving at night and in bad weather.
Nighttime driving, rain, snow, sleet, hail and fog
limit how well you can see.
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Plan ahead. Know your driving route and take
familiar roads.
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Consider driving alternatives. Begin
planning alternative ways of getting around and try
them out.
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