Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is offering drivers a simple but effective New Year’s Resolution: make better choices and you’ll be playing your part to reduce risks and save lives.
GEM chief executive David Williams MBE explains: “At this time of year, most of us make an extra effort to uphold a few worthwhile commitments and resolutions. So why not include a road safety New Year’s Resolution and seek to make better, wiser choices about all aspects of your motoring in 2015? By doing so, you will immediately improve safety and reduce risk, for yourself, your passengers and for everyone else around you on your journeys.”
GEM has assembled a selection of five simple, straightforward tips to help drivers make better choices:
Before you go:
Plan and check your route before you set out. This will ensure you don’t get lost, or end up rushing and making risky decisions.
Pay attention:
Give the road your full attention. Don’t be distracted by passengers, mobile phones or private thoughts.
Hold back:
Make a pledge that you won’t react to the actions of other drivers. Nobody’s perfect, so don’t waste time and increase risk by trying to rebuke another road user. Focus on holding back and staying safe.
Choose your speeds wisely:
The speeds you use are entirely your own choice. No one can tell you to exceed the speed limit. So, ensure you make wise decisions to keep your speed both legal and appropriate for the conditions.
Be alert:
Don’t drive tired. Around 25% of all fatal or serious injury crashes are sleep-related, so if you feel exhausted, or become tired on a long drive, then stop and rest.
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