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Jersey Drives – Safe Driving Tips

 

Avoid distractions. Don’t text and drive.

Since we spend so much time in our cars, using our mobile phones can be tempting but they are also a huge distraction. Even if you aren’t texting, hands-free phone calls, talking with other passengers and even changing radio stations takes your eyes and mind off the road for a few seconds.

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Jersey Drives – Safe Driving Tips

 

Allow extra time for traffic and construction.

If there are two things we have plenty of in the Garden State its traffic and road construction. Both have a way of getting on our nerves, especially when delays cause us to be late. Allowing extra time is always a good way to reduce the stress and remain calm.

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Jersey Drives – Safe Driving Tips

 

Don’t get behind the wheel if you’re impaired.

Driving has become second nature to many of us, but it still takes our full attention, hand-eye coordination and good judgement. So make sure you are awake, alert and sober. Driving under the influence is of alcohol or drugs is just as dangerous as drowsy driving.

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Jersey Drives – Safe Driving Tips

 

Avoid speeding.

Running late for work, picking up your kids or for an important event? It happens to everyone. Think you can make up time by going a little faster? Think again PLEASE! Getting there safely is more important than shaving 5 minutes off. Besides, a crash will make you even later.

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