S.A.N.E. believes that all drivers should be bombarded by safer driving information. Safe driving is a must if we want to reduce fatalities and injuries on our roadways. The rate of traffic fatalities on our roadways is declining, but the number of deaths is increasing because a lot more cars are on the road. All drivers should adjust their driving habits accordingly. Follow these guidelines while driving to help avoid a crash on our roadways.

• Obey posted speed limits: We all must remind ourselves that the faster our vehicles are going, the less control we have over them, and the more severe the impact will be in the event of a crash.
• Keep your emotions in check: If you find yourself upset or emotionally distraught, it's best to wait until you are certain you have your emotions under control before driving.
• Stay alert: In order to stay focused, it is important to get plenty of sleep and avoid driving when you have not had sufficient rest.
• Keep your vehicle in safe condition: Read your owners manual regarding the recommended maintenance for your vehicle and establish a timetable for routine maintenance to be done so that your vehicle will run smoothly and safely.
• Set a good example: When you practice good driving skills, others will notice; especially if the "others" happen to be your children, you can unwittingly be teaching them positive or negative driving habits. Be aware of the impact your driving behavior can have on your children, and think about how this may affect the way they drive. By using safe driving habits to educate your children, you can create opportunities to have conversations with them about the responsibilities that come with the privilege of driving a vehicle.
• Always buckle your seat belt: It's the law. Besides, safety belts and restraint systems have saved countless lives.
• Minimize distractions: There are a number of factors, which can take our attention away from the road, and we therefore have to avoid doing things that will divert our concentration away from safe driving. Drivers who were distracted while using mobile telephones, changing CDs into the stereo, smoking, eating, or even applying makeup or shaving have caused many accidents. It is important to stay off of your cell phone while driving. Studies have found a strong correlation between cell phone use and motor vehicle accidents. One study blamed 2,600 deaths a year nationwide on the practice, along with 570,000 injuries. Another studies found a fourfold increase in the risk of collision when a driver uses a cell phone-about the same as when driving intoxicated.
• Don't drink and drive: Although this seems very obvious, the unfortunate truth is that many people are driving under the influence of not just alcohol, but other mind or mood altering substances, including medications.