Five Tips for Summer Driving

By: Steven Schwartzapfel

Tip 1 - Avoid Distracted Driving

Recent statistics state that distracted driving

is involved in up to 80% of all driving accidents. Keep yourself as free

of distraction as possible. Do not get

distracted by eating or drinking while driving, and especially do not use your cell phone

while driving.

Tip 2 – Use Your Seatbelt

Buckle up! Using your seatbelt is one of the

simplest, yet most effective ways to keep

you and your family safe.

Tip 3 – Slow Down

Don’t speed! Speeding increases the risk of

getting into an accident, which can cause you and/or

others to be injured.

Tip 4 – Check Your Vehicle

If you are going on a long road trip, make sure that any and all maintenance issues

have been taken care of.

Tip 5 – Stay Alert When Driving

Take plenty of breaks, and do not push yourself over your limit. It is estimated that 41% of all accidents occur in the early morning or late at night, when drivers are tired, have been drinking, or both.