Staying safe on the road

Driving a car is a huge responsibility, and it's an even bigger responsibility to keep you, your passengers and other drivers safe. That's why it's important to follow these tips to lessen the chance you will be involved in an accident.

• Pay attention to the road, and don't use your cellphone or do other things that could distract you while driving, such as eat.
• Stay off the road if at all possible when roads are icy, when it's raining heavily or when there is fog.
• Follow the traffic laws and don't speed or ignore stop and yield signs.
• Use your turn signals and make sure to turn on your headlights at dusk and when it is raining.
• Don't drive when you are tired or when you have been drinking.

Following these tips won't guarantee you won't get into an accident, but they will lower the chance that you will cause one.