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Tips for Safer Driving
General
- Always ensure you are driving at a good distance (at least, two car lengths) away from the vehicle in front of you
- When entering a junction or coming out of minor roads, be sure to check both left and right to see that the traffic is absolutely clear
- Always remember to indicate when going left or right
- Make sure that all passengers are restrained with a seat belt
- Make sure that all children under twelve(12) years of age are appropriately restrained by their age, height and weight, see How do I safely buckle my kids?
- Children under twelve(12) years of age should not be seated in the front seat
- Do not drink and drive. If you drink, be responsible! Make sure you have a designated driver

Tips for Safer Driving – When it Rains/Fogs
- Remember to drive slowly. The road becomes dangerous to drive on when it becomes slippery from the rain or spilled oil or when there is debris in the road
- Turn on your headlights. Use your defogger/air conditioner to prevent the windows and mirrors from fogging
- If the road’s edge is not visible, it is best to pull on the left side of the road away from oncoming traffic and turn your emergency/hazard lights on. Before you continue, ensure that the road is visible
How do I safely buckle my kids?
Do's and Don'ts
- Do restrain your child appropriately for his or her age, weight and height
- Don't put your child in the front seat. Children aged 12 and under should sit in the back seat appropriately restrained
- Do follow directions that come with the child safety seat, as well as the child passenger restraint directions in your vehicle's owner's manual
- Don't place a child in front of an active airbag because they are made to protect adults, not children. Children aged 12 and under should ride in the back seat, away from air bags
Infants: Birth until at least 20 pounds AND at least 1 year old
- Use rear-facing infant seat or rear-facing convertible seat
- Route harness straps in lower slots, at or below shoulder level
- Fasten the top of the harness clip at armpit level
- Never place a rear-facing infant in the front seat with an active airbag
- Keep harness straps snug
- Install child passenger restraint at no greater than a 45-degree angle
Toddlers: Over 20 pounds AND over 1 year old; Up to 40 pounds
- (Once rear-facing infant seat or rear-facing convertible seat is outgrown)
- Use forward-facing car seat
- Route harness straps in designated reinforced slots, at or above shoulder level
- Fasten harness clip at armpit level
- Keep harness straps snug
Young Children: Over 40 pounds; Up to at least age 8, unless 4'9"
- (Once forward-facing car seat is outgrown)
- Belt positioning booster seat with a lap and shoulder seat belt
- Place shoulder strap over the shoulder and snug across the chest
- Place lap belt low and tight on hips, NOT over stomach
- Make sure shoulder strap is never across the neck, face or arm
Older Children: Over age 8 or 4'9"
- (Once belt-positioning booster seat is outgrown)
- Use a lap and shoulder seat belt
- Shoulder belt fits over the shoulder and across the chest
- Lap belt should fit low and tight on hips, NOT over stomach
- Shoulder belt should NEVER be placed under arms or behind back