The new 2021 school year is coming up very soon! That means that new drivers will be on the road soon in addition to the drivers on their daily commute. Also, there will be school buses and children on the side of the road waiting for the bus. It can be exciting to get into your new whip and pull up to school looking like the coolest kid on the block. However, it’s best to stay vigilant and follow safe driving tips to stay car-accident-free. Luckily, Toyota of North Charlotte has prepared a list for you and your children (or child) to go over.
Safe driving tips to follow
#1 Wear your seatbelt!
We all know we should wear our seatbelts to stay super safe while driving. However, the age group of 16-24-year-olds are among the lowest age brackets to wear their seatbelt. This is why we need to make sure that young teenagers and young adults are practicing safe driving and wearing their seatbelts at all times. You can save your life or the life of another person in your car by wearing your seatbelt.
#2 Get your full night of sleep.
Another great Charlotte Toyota driving tip is to get a full night of sleep. You should aim to have your children (or child) get a good nine hours of sleep. By doing this, you can make sure they get enough sleep and are able to stay alert while driving. Keep in mind that about 1,500 deaths are caused by drowsy driving.
#3 Watch for the school bus.
A Charlotte Toyota safe driving tip that we can’t stress enough is to watch out for the school bus. Be sure that you’re yielding for the school bus and watching out for pedestrians. You can save yourself a car accident and a trip to our Charlotte Toyota auto service technicians by practicing defensive driving.
#4 Stay distraction-free.
By keeping all distractions away is another great Charlotte Toyota safe driving tip. That means to put your cell phone down and absolutely don’t text and drive! If you happen to look at your phone for a second, then you could get into a car accident. However, if that happens our Charlotte Toyota auto service technicians can get your cat back in business.
#5 Follow the 10-minute rule.
Another great Charlotte Toyota safe driving tip is to leave your house earlier than you normally would. It’s honestly the worst when you’re having to rush to school on the busy roads or if you encounter a road hazard. Also, you can catch a coffee or a breakfast sandwich if you leave earlier than you normally would.
Come visit Toyota of N Charlotte today!
Come see us at our dealership today to discuss more safe driving tips with our auto service technicians. Just book an appointment at 13429 Statesville Road. Take exit 23 off I-77 in Huntersville! We look forward to helping you out.
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