Safety on the Road: Stay Awake

I found an article from Cracked.com that looked at driving tips. It has what they called “6 little known tips” that saved lives. I figured it was worth spending time this month looking at these 6 and what other ones I thought needed to be added.

Take breaks when you need them. If you are tired, hungry, or need to answer the call of nature, it is important that you take care of those things. Each will take your attention away from the road. It is often the case that after the break, you will feel better and be safer. When you do decide to get off the road, it is important that you get completely off the roads. It is not unusual to read about cases of people who get hit out on the highway. Don’t put yourself in a dangerous spot.

Beyond my usual trio of seatbelts, no drinking/texting and driving, and slow down, my hope is that these tips will teach my readers in the same way it has taught me. Most of all, I hope it helps make the roads safer.