IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) website in a very interesting and useful piece, are reporting on Mike Kavanagh, General Manager, IAM Fleet, commenting on the latest road safety statistics said, “Irish road safety continues to be a very real concern. Ireland has taken some great steps in tackling this issue, such as the introduction of penalty points and increases in alcohol testing. To keep reducing the number of deaths, we need to better prepare our drivers for the reality of Ireland’s roads.”
IAM has provided the following tips for individual drivers to help keep safe on Irish roads:
Ø Always drive at a speed that you can stop safely in the distance seen to be clear
Ø Try to create space around your vehicle. As a minimum keep a two second gap between you and the vehicle in front – Remember the 2 Second Rule
Ø If you are tired, take a 15 to 20 minute nap while you are parked somewhere safe, legal and convenient which can really give you a boost, especially if you combine it with a high caffeine drink when you wake up
Ø As a rule of thumb, the more paint there is on the road surface (i.e. road markings), the more potential danger there is
Ø To try and reduce the effect of stress on your driving, leave plenty of time for the journey
Ø Always drive as if your life depended on it – because it does
