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• Adjust mirrors i <br /> • Put foot on brake <br /> • Start engine(check dash of warning lights) <br /> • Be aware of surroundings before putting car in gear <br /> - Children in area <br /> - Items behind or near car <br /> - Pedestrian traffic <br /> - VehicIe traffic <br /> - Blind spots <br /> An estimated 6,335,000 car accidents occur annually. <br /> An estimated 2.3 million people are injured annually in vehicle accidents. <br /> An estimated 42,500 people die annually in vehicle accidents. <br /> 1 out of 12 vehicles will be involved in a two-car vehicle accident. <br /> Weather Conditions { <br /> Check weather forecast and postpone your trip if necessary. E <br /> Make sure your car is well maintained. <br /> • Windshield wipers checked and in good condition. <br /> • Fluid levels full <br /> I <br /> E <br /> • Tires properly inflated and worn tires replaced. <br /> • Clean headlights,taillights,signal lights,and windows. <br /> • The inside of the car should also be secured in case of a sudden stop or swerve. <br /> Hot Weather Driviii I <br /> I <br /> According to the National Safety Council more vehicle injuries and fatalities occur during <br /> the summer than any other season. <br /> i <br /> Leading Causes: <br /> 1. High speed. <br /> Speeding is a factor in about 1/3 of all vehicle crash fatalities. <br /> 2. Impaired or Careless Driving. <br /> Almost half of all fatal car accidents involve alcohol. Open containers are illegal in all states. <br /> If you notice a car swerving,weaving,stopping abruptly,or generally driving unsafely,avoid <br /> them completely. Slow down to increase distance. If the driver is behind you,pull over, turn <br />