-  Things do not happen suddenly to good drivers because they expect the unexpected. It is your job as a driver to expect other road users to get in your way and ensure you can stop in time when they do. The consequences of not doing this are fatal.

-  Drive at a speed and at a distance to other vehicles and pedestrians, which enables you to fully concentrate and spot all dangers in time to avoid a crash. If you hit a pedestrian you stand a 90% chance of killing him or her at 40mph, but a 10% chance at 20mph. A safe speed may be well below the limit on urban and rural roads.

-  Never overtake or pull out if there is even the slightest chance of your colliding with something. Take the time to check twice and be sure that what you are about to do is absolutely 100% safe.

-  Check mirrors regularly.

-  Stop well behind vehicles in front.

-  Always apply brakes early and smoothly.

-  Use horn only when appropriate.

-  Be patient during delays.

-  Be extra careful on blind spot.

-  Give appropriate signals well in advance

-  Always make allowances for:

-  Unpredictable behaviour of animals

-  Lack of skill and knowledge of other drivers

-  Unpredictable actions on the part of other drivers

-  Hazardous climatic conditions e.g. fog, rain, snow, ice etc.

-  Hazardous road features e.g. curves, hills, narrow roads, bridges, absence of road signs, poor visibility.

-  Avoid excessive meals when driving because heavy meals will cause sleepiness

-  If FOG is present.

- Slow down speed and turn on low light
- Don’t overtake and don’t drive too close to the vehicle   ahead
- If the fog gets strong stop and wait in a safe place.
- Always remember in situations with poor visibility, it is important to be able
  to see others and to be seen.
- Stick to the speed limit at all times.
- Always obey road traffic signals.
-  Always obey traffic lights, do not “Jump” lights when amber.
- Be prepared to stop even if the light is green in case someone makes a mistake.
- Keep a safer following distance from the vehicle in front of you.
- On long trips, take breaks frequently.
- Use your mirrors frequently to be aware of what’s going on around you.
- Do not cut back line too soon.
- Use indicators when changing lanes.
- Be alert for pedestrians (especially children) and animals.
- Turn slowly to negotiate bends in a safer manner and avoid skidding.
- Be tolerant of poor driving of others.
- Always use seat belts.
- Always maintain safe speed.
- Drive carefully in poor visibility (Light).
- Avoid looking directly into headlights.
- Check your headlights are aligned properly.

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