News
Roadtrip
America - March 2006
Follow
a driving progression plan. Like any other
skill, independent traveling is best learned
in steps. Teenagers who have been given
independence incrementally are far more
capable of taking a safe road trip than
those who have never traveled without their
parents or been responsible for any travel
planning.
Road
& Travel Magazine - March 2006
Tips
for Safe Night Driving
To
improve your night vision and driving ability
after sunset, the Motor Vehicle Lighting
Council (MVLC) offer drivers these tips:
1.
Use your lights courteously - turn your
headlights on one hour before sunset to
make it easier for other drivers to see
you in early twilight. Keep your headlights
on at least one hour after sunrise. Refrain
from flashing your high beams at a vehicle
with its high beams on, this will only increase
the chance that two drivers will not be
able to see. In fog, use only your low beam
headlights; high beams reduce your own ability
to see and may temporarily blind other drivers.
If your vehicle is equipped with fog lamps,
use them with your low beams only when there
is fog or inclement weather.
2.
Make it easy for others to see you - be
sure all exterior vehicle lights work properly.
In case of a vehicle breakdown, pull completely
off the road beyond the end of the guardrail,
if possible, and turn on emergency flashers.
3.
Avoid glare - instead of looking at oncoming
headlights, look toward the right side of
the road and watch the white line marking
the outside edge of the traffic lane. When
headlights from vehicles following you reflect
in your rearview mirror, use the "day-night"
feature on the mirror or adjust your mirror
to cut out as much of the light as possible.
Rules
of the Road DVD - March 2006
Rules
of The Road is your teen's interactive road
map to safe driving! Program Features: driving
basics, city and residential driving, the
drivers exam, highway driving, safety tips
for normal conditions, hazardous conditions,
drug and alcohol awareness. The program
also includes practice tests for the viewer.
Tell-My-Mom.com
- How's My Driving
Safe
Driving Tips
Parents,
when your teen took on-the-road lessons,
the instructor had his/her own rear view
mirror. You can also get one for approximately
$4 at any Wal-Mart, Target or baby supply
store. They can be found in the baby section
and were designed for looking at your baby
in the rear seat. They work wonderfully
for seeing traffic behind the car when driving
with your teen.
Before driving a car, do a simple safety
check. Turn on the lights and walk around
the vehicle to ensure that all lights are
in working order. Also check your blinkers
for proper operation. Look for any fluid
leaks or things hanging from the vehicle.
Check that the tires are properly inflated.
When you get into the car, adjust all mirrors
and seats before placing the key in the
ignition. To properly adjust the left mirror
place your head against the left window
and adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the left side of the car. For the right,
move your head towards the center of the
vehicle and adjust the right mirror in the
same way. When you are sitting correctly
in the driver's seat, you will not be able
to see your vehicle, but your blind spots
will be greatly reduced!
Always wear your seatbelts.
