Safety Talks : Safe Driving

Speed thrills but it kills, over speeding, drugs, stress, using mobile phones and driving mechanically unfit vehicles are a few reasons behind the road accident. Driver’s tiny negligence might be the reason for several deaths. In a research, we found that car accident is one of the major reason of on-the-job deaths within the western world, more or less 45k motorists dies every year with the vehicle accidents. It is important to know the risks of driving and the way to soundly travel to and from workplace every day to confirm your safety on the road, inspect your vehicle before you travel to ensure your ride is in good working condition and convenient for driving.  

 

Before you drive have a look on tire pressures and inspect tires for excessive or uneven, inspect your wiper blades, windows and retractable/side mirrors periodically, the mirrors and windows shall be clean and transparent to view omnidirectional scenario outside the vehicle. Regularly check the brakes of your car and see if any leakage is there from the engine or anywhere else such as brake oil, engine oil, radiator or steering lubricant. Check the lights of your vehicle regularly before you drive such as front lamps, back lights, front and rear indicators are in good working condition, if lights not working possibilities are there can be car crash behind or from any direction to your vehicle.

 

While driving, pay your full attention to the road, this is very important to not to use mobile phone or any other gadget while you are on your driving seat. The phones or text messages can be done while parking your car on a safe site such as a highway waiting area or an eating facility such as restaurant. Your vehicle is your everyday ride, so it must be safe because this is matter of life and death, your car shall be clean and spotless so that all its fluorescent points could be visible to other drivers. Before leaving check the surrounding area walk round the vehicle looking for any hindrances or substances that would harm the vehicle if you drive or back over them, do not eat drink or talk over the cell phone or text while driving pulling over for some minutes to do these tasks can be the difference between life and death, distracted driving includes texting, talking on the phone eating and drinking and wiggling with the radio or car navigation system. This is illegal to text and drive in most countries of the globe, sending and reading a text takes your eyes off the road for five seconds at 60 miles per hour which is like driving the length of an complete soccer field with your blind eyes.

You must drive slower in atmospheric condition, give adequate braking distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you, drive defensively and give yourself time to react to any hazards especially in poor weather such as fog or rain, one-third of all traffic fatalities in the world involve impaired drivers whether it's alcohol marijuana or prescribed drugs do not drink or use drugs and drive. For your safety and safety of others you need to read prescription and over-the-counter medication labels to make sure there is no risk of impairment such as drowsiness sleepiness or anxiety, do not drive drowsy get enough rest every day to avoid drowsiness and get a good night's sleep before a long car trip while motorcyclists bicyclists and pedestrians have the same responsibilities and rights as motorists, they are also more vulnerable without the protection of a car you should always keep a further distance from these roadway. Have regular service of your car from the authentic mechanic; 5S service is a good option because here you will find all facilities together. Ensure to have all your spare items such as spare wheel, tools with you, which you can use in case of tire, is punctured. 

Keep calm and Drive Safely!