Rules of the Road that can save your life

Here's one I found on PROTECT YOURSELF, written by Susan Dunn, MA,
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Rules of the Road that can Make Your Vacation Wonderful:

"As you take to the road for your summer vacation (assuming you can afford the gasoline), please make safety your number one concern. Here are ten Rules of the Road to keep in mind.

1. Make a careful inspection of your vehicle before you start out. Either do this yourself, or take you car in.
Check brakes, lights, tires, mirrors, steering wheels, fluid levels, and other equipment. If you're on a long trip, do this during your trip as well.
Clean the inside of your car. This sets the tone for the 'business' of driving.

2. Rollovers account for 33% of all fatalities, and 85% of rollover fatalities are from single-vehicle incidents, during 'routine' driving. This means they are driver-related - the drivers are distracted, preoccupied, or simply impaired drivers.
The taller and narrower your vehicle (SUV, pickup, van) the more likely it is to rollover. You can minimize risk by obeying the speed limit, not drinking and driving, wearing your seatbelt (75% less chance of being killed), keeping your tires in good shape, and loading your vehicle properly. Anything on the roof is above your car's center of gravity. Find out the proper load and load distribution for your particular vehicle. "

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