Itasca, IL — The Nationwide Security Council is urging all drivers to be further cautious this Memorial Day weekend, estimating that 469 individuals might die on our roads over the vacation interval.
“Automotive journey has the best fatality charge of any main mode of transportation primarily based on fatalities per passenger mile,” warns Mark Chung, govt vice chairman of roadway observe at NSC. “The explanations for this, significantly over a vacation weekend reminiscent of Memorial Day, are impairment from alcohol and/or one other substance reminiscent of hashish, in addition to distraction and pace.”
NSC gives 5 ideas for protected highway journey:
Put together earlier than you go. Earlier than hitting the highway, ensure your car is protected to drive. Automobile house owners ought to verify their oil, ensure their tires are correctly inflated, and verify for and restore open recollects. Go to ChecktoProtect.org to see in case your car has an open recall and get it repaired at no cost.
Drive distraction-free. Hundreds of individuals have died in crashes involving cellphone use. Put your telephone away and #JustDrive.
Decelerate. Speeding is an element in additional than 1 / 4 of all visitors fatalities. Don’t exceed the posted pace restrict, and take note of people who find themselves strolling or biking.
Buckle up. Seat belts save lives, so buckle up. Additionally, be sure to have the appropriate child car seats and that they’re put in appropriately.
Designate a sober driver. Alcohol is just one explanation for impaired driving. Medicine – together with opioids, marijuana and a few over-the-counter medicines – can impair by inflicting drowsiness, altering visible capabilities, and affecting psychological judgment and motor abilities. Prepare for alternate transportation should you plan to drink.
