Importance of Safe Driving

There is a lot of research and casualty data that proves young drivers are at a much higher risk of crashing than older drivers. Road crashes are the biggest single killer of young people in the UK and worldwide, in particular male drivers are at much higher risk.

Other data from Brake - The road safety charity shows that:

- An 18-year-old driver is three times more likely to be involved in a crash then a 48 year-old.

- One in five new drivers have a crash within six months of passing their test. - Young male drivers have much higher crash rates than young female drivers. - Young male drivers aged 17-20 are seven times more at risk than all male drivers

but between the hours of 2am and 5am their risk is 17 times higher. It is very important for young drivers to know the basics of safe driving, below are a few tips to help keep you safe on the roads.

Seat belts: Seatbelts should be worn to help protect your body in the event of an accident. Seatbelts are there to hold the passenger in place to prevent them from flying forward if the car was to stop abruptly.

Awareness: It is important to remain aware at all times to what is happening around you, your reaction time could be the difference of avoiding an accident or being involved in one. Blind spots: It is important to look in all of your mirrors and over your shoulder to ensure that you are aware of other vehicles around you. This is vital before changing lanes.

Driving tired, under the influence or distracted: Drink driving, drugs’, driving tired and distracted makes you prone to mistakes they will also slow down your reflexes when in a compromising situation.

Loud Music: Loud music can be a distraction when driving, be cautious at all times and keep volumes to a sensible level.

Night Driving: Driving in the night can be hazardous due to visibility, it is important that you are aware and alert for any dangers and are conscious of your speed at all times.

Country lanes: When driving down country lanes they can often be winding, narrow and very uneven it is important to remain alert and take corners very slowly and use your lights.

So from these tips above the main things to remember are:

- Slow down

- Avoid drink and drugs

- Get more training

- Pass Plus

- Don’t succumb to peer pressure

- Concentration is key

- Don’t tailgate cars (three second rule)

- Keep your vehicle safe

- Use P Plates as soon as you pass.

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