As we start a new year, let’s examine our wishes for a healthier and happier way of living. Let’s also agree to make one important decision: to drive safer. Motor vehicle crashes still rank as the leading cause of workplace fatalities. Let’s be part of the solution:
Resolve to:
- Buckle up (every person, every seat, every time)
- Refrain from eating while driving
- Stop reaching for items you’ve dropped to the floorboard
- Allow for greater trailing distance
- Keep up with car maintenance – check oil and tire pressure , schedule regular tuneups
- Plan ahead if you’re going out to avoid the risk of impaired driving; use a designated driver or ride-share service
- Get plenty of sleep (drowsy driving is impaired driving; adults need 7-9 hours of sleep to reach peak performance levels)
- Obey speed limits and traffic laws
- Secure pets in the back seat
- Set aside your cellphone and other electronic devices
When you take the road, commit to a safer 2020!
– Lisa Robinson is a senior program manager with the National Safety Council
