Tips For Staying Safe While Driving

No matter how long you’ve been driving, no one is above the law. Each year, thousands of drivers are taken to court for motoring offences - with 2007-2008 and 2017-2018 seeing a 64% increase in deaths and serious injuries caused by unlawful driving. Owning a car is a big responsibility and safety is paramount when it comes to how you behave on the road.

So, how can you stay safe while driving. Read on for our top tips that will limit your risk of road traffic offences.

Pay attention

It may sound obvious, but paying attention to the road will have a major impact on how safely you’re driving - the more attention you’re paying, the more likely you are to spot any dangers ahead. You shouldn’t have any distractions in the car such as your phone, not only will this take your eyes off the road, but you could miss road signs, pedestrians and lights. If you need to take a call always make sure you use a hands-free setting, however, it’s much safer to avoid using your phone completely.

Leave with time to spare

If you’re in a rush then you may be tempted to exceed the speed limit and make risky decisions while driving. When you’re running late this can affect your behaviour, making you feel agitated, angry and careless which can lead to dangerous driving. Always leave with time to spare, so you drive much more calmly and rationally.

Don’t drink or use drugs

Even small amounts of alcohol can affect your ability to drive, so if you plan on drinking while you’re out, you should arrange for a non-drinker to be the designated driver. How much you can drink will affect everyone differently, depending on weight, sex, how much you’ve eaten and the type of alcohol you’ve consumed - so the bets thing to do is ot drink and drive at all. Illegal drugs should be avoided at all costs while driving, as they can majorly impair your vision and reaction time. Similarly, prescription medicines can also take you over the limit so always seek advice from your doctor.

If you’ve been involved in a road traffic incident and need legal support, the team at Lefevre Litigation are here to help. Working with clients in Sheffield and whiplash compensation in Aberdeen, we can provide reliable legal representation for your case. Contact us today for more information.