Defensive Driving Tips
| Defensive Driving Tips | |
| 1 | Buckle up and be sure everyone in your vehicle buckles up, too. Make sure little ones ride in approved and properly installed child safety restraints. |
| 2 | Observe all traffic signs and signals--all of the time. |
| 3 | Plan your trip. Allow for weather and road conditions. |
| 4 | Check mirrors and blind spots, and signal before turning or making lane changes. |
| 5 | Drive defensively by constantly scanning the roadway for hazards. Pay attention. Don't multi-task while you're behind the wheel. |
| 6 | Adjust your driving speed to road, weather and other conditions. Don't speed. |
| 7 | Don't drive impaired and don't drive while you're drowsy. When you're out with friends, use a designated driver. |
| 8 | Keep a three-second following distance from the vehicle in frotn of you, and more if driving conditions are poor. |
| 9 | Keep your vehicle in good repair. |
| 10 | Share the road responsibly with trucks, bikes, pedestrians, and motorcycles. |
| 11 | Keep your cool. Don't put yourself or others at risk by driving aggressively. |
Source: Minnesota Safety Council