Street Wise Road Safety
America's streets and roads are designed to transport people quickly and safely. With the exception of interstate highways that ban pedestrians, our roads are designed to accommodate vehicular traffic alongside people on foot. Road safety often boils down to a matter of pattern recognition and basic common sense.
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Benefits
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Be safe on the road to save time and money. Safety awareness minimizes the risks of large medical bills, property damage, traffic tickets and high insurance costs.
Prevention/Solution
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Prevent accidents by planning your route, and anticipating turns and changes in terrain. Learn the rules of the road by studying Federal Highway Administration guidelines within its Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
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Considerations
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Avoid driving in adverse weather conditions or into heavily congested areas unless absolutely necessary. Consider taking public transportation if it is available within your area.
Misconceptions
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Road safety is sometimes beyond your control. Defensive drivers and smart pedestrians actually anticipate the movements of other traffic before making their own navigation decisions.
Warnings
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Road safety requires that you keep pace with prevailing traffic flow. Slow moving drivers that impede other automobiles are also hazardous.
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