"Call on me in the day of trouble and I will deliver you." Psalm 50:15
Recently, a road trip accident on my way to Canada on Highway I-190 reminded me about the importance of learning and practicing road safety habits that could save lives and help us be cognizant of what we do while driving. I wrote about my harrowing tire blow-out incident on my WordPress blog Mirth and Motivation and how we were saved by God's grace and a calm, focused reaction to the incident.
While I was not violating any of the safety tips listed below or driving distracted, it still took grace and effort to steer the car to safety. The fact that I was clearheaded and focused helped tremendously and that is why it is imperative that we take these simple life-saving suggestions to heart. In an attitude of gratitude and thankfulness, I am seizing the moment to share tips and hopefully save lives.
For most drivers, getting into a car and driving to work or to complete errands is something simple; we do it without much forethought. Yet road accidents accounted for about 33,963 fatalities in the USA last year. Taking the simple precautions/tips below can make a great difference and help save lives.
According to statistics from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), the numbers for 2009 (33,963 as above) showed a reduction in fatalities from the year before. We hope and pray that the numbers for 2010 will be even lower.
As a parent of teenagers, one thing I noticed is that summer time brings a lot more new/inexperienced drivers to our streets. School is out, kids are on vacation, and many a bored teen or young college adult might be sorely tempted to practice their fantasy NASCAR dreams to tragic results. Of course we must also remember that NASCAR drivers are experienced, expert car-racing professionals in a controlled environment and, in case we forget, they sometimes get hurt too.
