Safe Driving Practices and Safety Precautions

As a driver you have a responsibility for your life, your co-passenger's lives and for the lives of others on the road. It is very important that you take care of your mental and physical health before embarking on a long drive. Most accidents on road are caused by drivers whose concentration, judgement and reaction times are clouded by tiredness, ill health or aggression.

Safety precautions before driving a car

• Are you dressed comfortably?
• Are you wearing appropriate footwear?
• Are you physically fit an dmentally alert?
• Are you relaxed and focussed on your driving?
• Can you hear and see properly?
• Are you free from effect of any medication or alcohol?