Date: 16 July 2006 15:11

Dear All

Please find below a few little tips which you may find of use:-
Advice - top ten road safety tips

1. Don't use your mobile phone whilst driving.
Making or receiving a call, even using a hands-free phone, can distract your 
attention from driving and could lead to an accident.

2. Belt up in the back.
In a collision, an unbelted rear seat passenger can kill or seriously injure 
the driver or a front seat passenger.

3. Don't drink and drive.
Any alcohol, even a small amount, can impair your driving so be a
safe driver don't drink and drive.

4. Slow down.
At 35mph you are twice as likely to kill someone you hit as at 30mph.

5. Children.
Children often act impulsively, take extra care outside schools, near buses 
and ice cream vans when they might be around.

6. Take a break
Tiredness is thought to be a major factor in more than 10% of road 
accidents. Plan to stop for at least a 15-minute break every 2 hours on a 
long journey.

7. Walk safely
  When crossing a road always use a pedestrian crossing if there is one
nearby. Help others to see you by wearing fluorescent  or reflective
clothing in poor light conditions.

8. Anticipate.
Observe and anticipate other road users, use your mirrors regularly and 
don't forget to glance into your blind area before altering your course.

9. Use child seats.
Child and baby seats should be fitted properly and checked every trip.

10. Keep your distance
Always keep a two-second gap between you and the car in front.

Take Care

John Reynolds