Asian Pacific Islander Community Outreach - Safe Driving Tips

Defensive driving should be practiced by every driver. Some factors that contribute to the cause of traffic collisions include:

• Driving under the influence or alcohol or drugs
• Unsafe turning
• Unsafe speed
• Following too close
• Unsafe lane change
• Improper merging

To prevent traffic collisions and minimize injuries that could be sustained in traffic collisions:

• Never drink and drive
• Do not exceed the speed limit
• Follow the three second space cushion rule
• Do not make unnecessary lane changes
• Have enough room to merge into traffic
• Wear your seatbelt
• Properly secure your child in a child safety seat

Click here to learn more on child safety seats.

For more driving tips, click here.

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