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Five Ways to Improve Driving Safety

4. Mind your speed. Excessive speed was involved more than 11,000 vehicle-accident-related deaths in 2008.  That’s 31 percent of all such deaths.   Speed limits are posted for a reason.  Slow down when weather conditions such as fog, wind, rain, snow, or ice can make driving hazardous, and leave more space between your car and the one in front of you.

5. Maintain your tires.  Properly inflated tires will help you avoid a flat tire or dangerous blowout, which can result in losing control of your car, SUV or truck.  Driving on balding tires is dangerous, as well. Maintain tread depth of at least 1/8-inch, inspect your tires and check the tire inflation pressure at least once a month, and have them examined annually by a mechanic as part of your vehicle’s safety inspection.

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