Driving Safety
- More crashes occur in fall and winter than other seasons. Darker, colder conditions call for different driving tactics.
- Give yourself extra time to reach your destination safely.
- Look carefully for bikes and motorcyclists – they are small and hard to see.
- Don’t get over confident with four-wheel drive. It won’t help you stop any faster.
- Slow down in inclement weather and maintain extra distance between you and other vehicles.
- Avoid abrupt actions while steering, braking or accelerating to lessen the chances of losing traction and control of the vehicle.
- Look farther ahead in traffic. Actions by other drivers will alert you to problems and give you extra time to react.
- Trucks take longer to stop. Don’t cut in front of them.
During the holiday season, and year-round, take steps to make sure that you and everyone you know avoids driving under the influence of alcohol. Following these tips from NHTSA can help you stay safe:
- Plan ahead. Always designate a non-drinking driver before any holiday party or celebration begins.
- Take the keys. Do not let a friend drive if they are impaired.
- Be a helpful host. If you’re hosting a party this holiday season, remind your guests to plan ahead and designate their sober driver, always offer alcohol-free beverages, and make sure all of your guests leave with a sober driver. www.nhtsa.gov/Impaired
Hunter Safety
- Learn about hunter responsibility and ethics.
- Discover how firearms work and learn about firearm safety.
- Improve your wildlife identification, game care, survival, and first aid skills.
- Know your target, ensure there is a backdrop.
- Wear hunter orange.
- Hunter education is not just for kids and not just for hunters, but for all who enjoy the outdoors and have an interest in conservation.