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Sponsored Advertising: Stay safe on the road in 2018!

Published  January 5, 2018 4:22pm EST
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FOX 35 Orlando
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2018 is finally here! With a new year comes things like new goals, resolutions, and promises. Something you shouldn’t forget about while you’re on the road in 2018 is your driving safety.

Our team at Toyota of Orlando is here to help you ring in the new year with safe driving tips you should never forget. So be sure to check out these tips to make sure you’re driving safely for the rest of 2018!

Always remember these safe driving tips!

Defensive driving

While you’re driving in 2018, it’s important to remember your defensive driving skills! These skills can help you avoid unnecessary accidents, and will keep you safe when you’re on the road. Some safe driving tips related to defensive driving include:

  • Being aware of other drivers and your surroundings
  • Following the speed limit and other basic rules of the road
  • Maintain a 4-second rule between you and the car in front of you

 

  • Drunk driving
  • There is never an appropriate time to get behind the wheel while intoxicated. Drunk driving causes plenty of accidents each year. Make sure you’re aware of the signs of someone who is drunk driving in Orlando. These include:
  • Swerving or drifting out of lanes
  • Excessive reactions like hard braking or sudden turns
  • Failure to use headlights and turn signals at night
  • Delayed reactions at stop signs and traffic lights
  • Almost hitting objects on the road, and on the side
  • Tailgating or driving aggressively
  • Driving on the wrong side of the road or hovering over the line
  • If you notice any of these signs from a driver, be sure to maintain your distance and alert authorities.How to handle traffic Dealing with traffic in Orlando can be stressful. But just because there’s traffic doesn’t mean you can stop focusing on the road! Here are some safe driving tips to remember when you’re stuck on I-4:
  • Keep calm
  • Move slowly
  • Maintain enough space
  • Find another route
  • Avoid distracted driving It’s important to remember to stay completely aware when you’re driving on the road. Distracted driving is by no means safe driving, so be sure to do away with the distractions whenever you can. Things to not do while you drive include:
  • Texting and driving
  • Eating or drinking
  • Applying makeup
  • Taking your eyes off the road when talking to passengers
  • Using your phone to surf the web, watch videos, etc.
  • Stay safe on the road in Orlando! We want to make sure you stay safe while you’re driving this year. So make sure you follow these tips from Toyota of Orlando! If you need more advice, or you’re looking for a new Toyota equipped with tons of safety features, be sure to visit us today! We’re located at 3575 Vineland Road just off I-4 near the Millenia Mall.