Safe Summer Driving Tips&nbsp;&nbsp;Warmer weather brings even more challenges when driving . This is the time that we must make sure that we are not letting our guard down to the changing driving environments that await you on the roadways.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here are a few driving environments to be aware of that can help in preventing an accident.&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Be aware of children. There will be an increase of children playing near traffic areas. This includes when it is dark out.&nbsp;</li><li>Be prepared for it to take longer than usual to get to each destination as overall traffic on public roadways will increase.&nbsp;</li><li>With more out of state motorist on the roadways, you should increase your following distance to allow for the bad driving behaviors of others.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Watch out for erratic driving, sudden lane changes and turns, and for sudden stops for no apparent reason.&nbsp;</li><li>Construction season has started, so slow down in construction zones.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Good drivers avoid accidents, but defensive drivers become great drivers. Here are some driving tips to help you go from a good driver to a great driver.&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Watch your following distances closely. Maintaining a minimum of 8 seconds following distance between you and the vehicle in front of you at all times will allow more reaction time to hazards that may appear in front of you.&nbsp;</li><li>Look ahead as far as you can see. Looking at least 15 seconds ahead will give you more of an advantage at spotting problems on the roadway and prevent you from becoming the problem.&nbsp;</li><li>Scan driveways, entrances, and exits for traffic. If you see people and vehicles in these area, slow down, make eye contact with the person, and be prepared to stop.&nbsp;</li><li>Be alert to traffic conditions, road conditions and weather. They can change suddenly and without warning.&nbsp;</li><li>Avoid erratic maneuvers. A quick move to avoid one accident could cause you to be involved in another.&nbsp;</li><li>Use your turn signals. Try to stay in the right lane as much as possible. Lane changes can increase your chances of having an accident.&nbsp;</li><li>Plan your trip before you leave. Know where you are going and the route that you will take to get there.&nbsp;</li><li>Be courteous and patient with other drivers. Other motorists have no idea how difficult it can be to drive a truck. Slow down and give yourself space!!</li><li>Yield to pedestrian traffic. They will always have the right of way.&nbsp;</li><li>Use your mirrors constantly. Looking behind you and on the sides of you are just as important as seeing what is ahead. Make sure that you look in your mirrors ever 4 to 6 seconds.&nbsp;</li><li>Be prepared to stop at all times. Drivers who are unprepared to stop are never ready and finds themselves breaking in panic situations.&nbsp;</li><li>Control your speed. Speeding is one of the greatest leading cause of accidents. Speeding causes less time to react to situations on the roadways, increases stress and fatigue, and cost you more money in the long run. SLOW DOWN!!!!&nbsp;</li><li>Stay off of your cell phones. Do you get upset over people using their cell phones while driving? Then why would you do it? It has been proven that a cell phone and texting while driving is no different than driving while intoxicated. This includes using a Bluetooth devise. Please put your phones away while driving and enjoy the roadways.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;By following these tips you will go from being a good driver, to being a great driver. &nbsp;Be safe by choice, and not by luck. &nbsp;Have a summer full fun and happy memories!

Warmer weather brings even more challenges when driving . This is the time that we must make sure that we are not letting our guard down to the changing driving environments that await you on the roadways. Here are some tips to prepare you for summer driving.

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