- Always ensure that your car is in good condition and all parts are working fine.
- Stop at all stop signs and make sure you stop in the correct position. Then, scan the intersection to pull out slowly.
- Use all indications wisely to signal other drivers of your intention.
- Eliminate distractions and focus on the road. Keep your eyes moving. Always check your mirror and stay alert. Keep your mind as well as your eyes exclusively on driving.
- Notice and adhere to all safety signs posted on the roadside.
- Wear your seatbelts.
- Observe all basic driving rules and regulations. Adjust your speed to coincide with weather and traffic conditions.
- Beware of falling asleep at the wheel.
- Be careful of school, hospitals and playground zones.
- Adhere to all traffic signs, traffic lights and road markings.
- While reversing your car, look around rather than only looking in the mirrors.
- Make full use of signal lamps, headlights, reverse lights, and third brake lights.
- In traffic, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.
- Do not answer text message/SMS, phone calls or alarms on your mobile device while driving
- Do not drive under the influence of any substance be it alcohol or drugs as these substances can significantly impair driver’s sense, thus affects drivability.