Top 4 Driver Safety Rules

When driving, safety should always be our top concern, because we're carrying almost a ton or tons of weight and any mistake can lead to an ugly experience no one would ever find fun. So here are some of the safety measures every driver should be acquainted with.

1. Make driving your priority

• Keep 100% of your attention on driving at all times – no multi-tasking. 
• Don’t use your phone or any other electronic device while driving. 
• Slow down. Speeding gives you less time to react and increases the severity of an accident. 

2. Drive “defensively”

• Be aware of what other drivers around you are doing, and expect the unexpected. 
• Assume other motorists will do something crazy, and always be prepared to avoid it. 
• Keep a 2-second cushion between you and the car in front of you.
• Make that 4 seconds if the weather is bad. 

3. Plan ahead

• Build time into your trip schedule to stop for food, rest breaks, phone calls or other business. 
• Adjust your seat, mirrors and climate controls before putting the car in gear.
• Pull over to eat or drink. It takes only a few minutes.

4. Play safe always

• Secure cargo that may move around while the vehicle is in motion. 
• Don’t attempt to retrieve items that fall to the floor. 
• Have items needed within easy reach – such as toll fees, toll cards and garage passes. 
• Always wear your seat belt and drive sober and drug-free.