During the fall, winter, and spring seasons, we are usually driving to work or home outside of daylight hours.
It is important to remember that we take extra precautions while driving at these times, being on the lookout for black ice, debris on the road, and animals running out into your driving path.
Make sure you arrive to work and home safely by always being alert and not being distracted by things like:
Checking text messages
Programming GPS
Adjusting radio channels and volumes
Eating or drinking
Taking your eyes off the road for a conversation
We can significantly increase our chances of arriving to our destination safely by applying these Defensive Driving techniques:
Leave with enough time to account for traffic, slow moving vehicles, and road closures
Ensure you are in a good physical and mental condition to drive
Always drive with headlights on
Constantly be screening the road and any ditches or tree lines
Follow posted speed limits
Always be scanning and performing mirror checks
Be aware of all conditions before attempting to pass another vehicle
Maintain a safe stopping distance to vehicles in front of you
Be aware of road signs for:
Curves
Hidden driveways
Animal crossings
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