Spartanburg County Coroner's Office
366 North Church St., Suite 1700
Spartanburg, SC 29303
864-596-2509
Suggestions for Vehicle Safety
Plan your trips ahead of time. Decide what time to leave and which roads to take.
Try to avoid heavy traffic, poor weather and high-speed areas.
Wear your safety - belt and wear it correctly. (It should go over your shoulder
and across your lap.)
Drive at the speed limit. It's unsafe to drive too fast or too slow.
Be alert! Pay attention to traffic at all times.
Keep enough distance between you and the car in front of you.
( 1 car length for every 10mph)
Be extra careful at intersections. Use your turn signals and remember to look
around you for people and other cars.
Check your blind spot when changing lanes or backing up.
Be extra careful at train tracks. Remember to look both ways for trains.
Crossing arms and warning lights may not always function.
When you take a new medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist about side effects.
Many medicines may affect your driving even when you feel fine.
If your medicine makes you dizzy or drowsy, talk to your doctor to find out ways
to take your medicine so it doesn't affect your driving.
Never drink and drive.
Never drive when you feel angry or tired. If you start to feel tired, stop your car
somewhere safe. Take a break until you feel more alert.
Never eat, drink or use a cell phone while driving.
If you don't see well in the dark, try not to drive at night or during storms.
If you can, avoid driving in bad weather, such as during rain, sleet or snow.
Take care of your car.
Make sure you have plenty of gas in your car.
Have your car tuned up regularly.
Keep your windshields and mirrors clean.
For more info www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury
The following information is merely suggestions from the Spartanbug County Coroner's Office to help with vehicle safety. By no means are we suggesting if you follow all of these statements that an accident will not happen.
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