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Driving for a living can be a dangerous business. It's important to drive safely not just to protect other drivers around you — but also to protect your own neck. See what other users have to say about safety.
The fastest way to get to your destination is to give the other guy a break. The safe way is fastest, unless you're driving to hell!
When driving alone always keep your doors locked,so when you come to red lights or stop signs no one can just jump into your car.
When purchasing insurance, always take roadside assistance. A faulty gauge or flat tire can make the difference between being safe and being stranded. The few dollars you spend can mean safety.
Watch out for the little guys!
Turn down (or off) the radio when it's raining or in heavy traffic. It can be distracting.
Prepare for the possibility of being broken down somewhere deserted. Keep all the information you need in an envelope - your license plate number, make, model, and year of car, color, and be prepared to add location. Add four quarters and if a Good Samaritan stops but you're reluctant to get out of car, partly roll down the window and hand him the prepared envelope and ask him to call for you.
Please, Please, Please...all the people that drive cars, pickups, motorcycles, when passing and moving over in front a an 18-wheeler, don't move over at the last minute and hit your brakes and turn, you might catch a truck driver that might have had a bad day trying to get loaded or unloaded because of arrogant people at the plant.
Being a driver for 20 years I have found out that blowing the horn for kids is sometimes not a good idea. When passing a school bus and the kids in the back start pumping the arm for you to blow your horn just keep in mind that the bus driver might not have a clue of what the kids are doing and if you blow your horn the bus driver might get rattled and swerve a little.
Your tire pressure gauge is probably the most important tool you have. Over inflated or under inflated tires can lead to serious consequences.
Trucks are bigger than most cars so remember to give yourself more time to slow down. Think before you drive.