...Road Safety Tips...

Pedestrians First
Drivers should recognize that not all pedestrians are able to behave predictably, or in accordance with the rules outlined in the Road Code. Children, for example, do not have the road user experience or self-control of adults. Older people and those with disabilities may have difficulties in seeing or hearing approaching traffic. Therefore, exercise greater care when pedestrians are nearby.

Car Phones
Drivers are advised not to use a mobile telephone or any similar piece of telecommunications equipment (whether hand-held or hands free) while driving. Such use is almost certain to distract the driver from the main task of managing the vehicle in a safe and competent manner and be prejudicial to road safety.

Drinking and Driving
Drunk driving is a major road safety problem. Alcohol affects all drivers because it is a depressant - it slows brain function. This reduces the ability to respond to situations, make decisions and take actions. Alcohol affects judgement of speed and distance. People can't tell accurately how fast they are going or how far they are away from others. Alcohol also gives a false sense of confidence, which makes people take risks they wouldn't normally take. The more alcohol in the body, the greater the risk of crashing. Don't drink and drive.

Seat Belts
You are much more likely to die in a crash if you are not wearing a seat belt. Babies under 12 months must be in approved child restraint.