Safe Driving Tips
Brake.org.uk, the safe driving charity, has provided a simple 12 point check list that helps us all stay safe on the roads.
- Belt Up - front and back and ensure children are correctly restrained
- Slow Up - abide by limits and only overtake if totally safe
- Wake Up - never drive tired and take breaks every two hours on long journeys
- Sober Up - 'just say no' to alcohol and drugs if driving
- Look Up - look out for people on bikes, horses and foot
- Wise Up - if it's night, bright, or bad weather, go slower
- Buck Up - calm yoruself before driving if stressed, angry or excited
- Move Up - adjust head restraints so the top is level with the top of your head to help prevent whiplash
- Sharpen Up - wear glasses or lenses if you need them
- Shut Up - switch your phone to voicemail
- Back Up - from the vehicle in front - it's your braking space in a crisis
- Check Up - check brakes, tyres, lights mirrors and windows
Visit Brake.org.uk for more tips
What to do in an accident
Fortunately the majority of accidents in cars result in no more than a dent in the body work and pride. Body work repairs we can handle.
Staffordshire Police do not attend every road accident - they couldn't.
The Police generally only attend an incident if someone is hurt or it causes a traffic problem.
In most cases, all that's needed is for the drivers to politely exchange details and report the accident to their insurance companies.
Below is a simple step by step guide to what to do in a minor accident.
- Firstly, check that no-one is hurt.
- Make sure you are not causing a traffic hazard. If you are and the cars are driveable, pull into a safe place
- Neither driver should admit responsibility at this stage. This is for the insurance companies to decide
- Ask anyone who may have seen the accident if they will act as a witness - take their details
- Exchange details with the other driver including vehicle registration, address and insurance company details.
- Make sure you car is safe to drive
- Give Tempest Ford a call to get the repair done
To help, Staffordshire Police have produced a handy card that prompts you for all the information you need.
You can download the form here.
Your insurance company will also request a sketch of the scene to help them decide who is at fault, so note down the road names and exact location and position of both cars.
Drive safely
Your life is far more precious than the few minutes you save in getting to your destination