In Yuletide, everyone is always in a haste, for this reason, some additional precautions should be put in place if you want to drive safely all through. Most people are always in a haste to complete their shopping, commercial drivers are always in haste to make more money, pedestrians also are always in haste to cross the road, most don’t even make use of the zebra crossing, among other things. Before hitting the road this Christmas, make sure you take your car for routine maintenance if you can’t do it on your own. This article will enlighten you on tips for driving safely this Christmas.
- Plan your journey: If you will be traveling over a long distance, make out time to carry out some research about the road, flashpoints, and the time the journey will take. Knowing the flashpoints is very important if you don’t want to meet with men of the underworld face to face.
Take your device and browse the route, search for bad portions of the road and also try to know alternative routes in case the other road is unusable. Browse the traffic condition so you don’t get stuck. - Above all, take enough rest if you are the person to sit behind the wheels.
- Take your car to a mechanic for maintenance: This step is very important. The major causes of accidents on our road are bad or worn out parts. That’s why it’s always a good option to take your car to an auto shop for routine maintenance even if the car is not faulty.
- Do not over speed: I don’t have to tell you that over speeding kills. Always abide by the speed limit signs placed by the roadsides. In a situation where you don’t see speed limits, drive carefully, avoid overspeeding to save your life and life of other people on the road.
- Do not pick random passengers on the road, especially in bushy paths: I didn’t ask you not to help strangers but am just telling you to be on alert. Men of the underworld use this trick to rob, kidnap, and in most cases kill their victims. If you must pick someone, be very careful.
- Drive defensively: Driving in yuletide can be frustrating, drive carefully, and drive defensively. Don’t rush with aggressive and impatient drivers for your safety. Aside from your safety, these impatient drivers can dent your car, so drive carefully if you don’t want to visit the paint shop soon.
- Avoid distractions: The authorities for years now have warned us about operating our mobile phones while driving but most of us don’t heed this warning especially in areas with low traffic officers. You are endangering your life and the life of other people using the road. Avoid every other distraction, including looking around, playing in the car, drinking while driving, etc.
- Wear your seatbelt: A seat belt reduces impact when an accident occurs. Always put on your seatbelt before turning on your car.
- Always watch out for emergency vehicles: To save lives, always pull off to the side when you hear a siren in other to allow the ambulance, police car, or fire trucks to pass. You are saving lives when you do this.
- Always tell someone where you are going: Tell your friends and relatives about your journey, give them the exact arriving time so they know your whereabouts. This is a precaution in case you get into some problem.
- Dial emergency number in any case of emergency: You should be able to memorize the emergency number in your country. You can dial 911 or any emergency number.
- Check your lights, brakes, suspensions, dashboard warning lights, and other parts before embarking on any journey: This is a must, take time to check all these parts before moving.
With this, I hope you are enlightened, please apply all these precautions and stay safe. Enjoy your yuletide, don’t forget to pass a plate of rice and chicken to the Sellatease team.
Enjoy your holidays, and see you in 2024. Happy Christmas and New Year in advance.
