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How To Stay Safe During Long Car Drives

April 17, 2017

 

Millions of people commute to and back from work on a daily basis, Monday to Friday, and sometimes even during the weekends. Some cross many miles to reach their destinations, and they do it on their own; others choose to carpool and cut their carbon footprint, while saving money and energy. Most of the are stuck in traffic during your their lengthy commute. And one of their favorite means of making the time pass by faster is by listening to the radio. Most people have their own preferred radio stations or playlists they like to indulge themselves in, while others hunt for a decent song to listen to for minutes in a row.

Needless to say, driving for many hours does come with its own set of associated risks and dangers. All drivers should take the right precautions when in control of their cars for a longer period of time. Fatigue and distractions are responsible for a great number of unfortunate accidents. Listening to your favorite radio station and singing along or dancing in your car could easily cause you to stop paying enough attention to what is going on in front of you.

Below you will discover a few of the most effective solutions of staying safe and alert when stuck behind the wheel for a long stretch of time.

How To Drive Safely For A Long Time

  • If you are not driving accompbaied by any apssengers, listen to the radio. Turn it up; just keep in mind not to listening to the it in a way that it could potentially hinder your ability to pay sufficient attention to the road.
  • Background noise has proven its ability to maintain drivers alert. Take advantage of the Weekend 22 countdown show, the actual flagship show of Amped Creative that is airing on radio stations all across the country. If you are not already familiar with the Weekend 22, know it is a weekly national countdown show that will introduce listeners to the the top 22 songs of the week based on the playlists of Christian CHR radio stations. If you feel like this is something that might interest you, go ahead and give it a try next time you need to drive on a long distance.
  • You can also listen to audio books for more entertainment during a longer road trip. Just male sure you do not lose your focus while looking for CDs or new radio stations and lose control of your vehicle, or ignore what is going on around you on the road.
  • Never get behind the wheel for a long distance drive if you are already tired.
  • Try to have at least one passenger in the car with you. Engage in pleasant and captivating conversations; just make sure you remain well focused on your driving and never get involved in any conflicts or activities that might distract your attention. Another passengers can help you with directions and even tale over the wheel if you feel you are too tired to keep going.
  • Always drive with the doors locked and the windows pupped up carjacking incidents are more common than you might think. Talk to an expert locksmith for cars like the guys at https://www.locksmithslocator.com and have them inspect your locks, ignition, and key fob periodically, or right before a longer drive.
  • Fix or replace anything that might need mending, and make sure you can feel entirely safe while behind the wheel.

 

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