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Don't Be a Fatigued Driver
2/1/2012 11:56:39 AM
As well as making sure they buy the right auto insurance, Anaheim, California residents should understand that an ounce of preparation prior to driving long distances may well save them from becoming another fatigued driver statistic. Taking note of how tired you are, and pulling over if you start feeling the tiredness warning signs, may help you reduce the possibility of being in an accident. However there are a number of other steps which should be taken before setting out on a long journey.
Prepare the previous day
Plan your trip carefully. Make sure you get a good night's sleep prior to setting out and plan to leave at an hour which will give you plenty of time to arrive at your destination.
Avoid driving at night
Your body begins to shut down at the time when you normally sleep. Therefore arrange to do most of the driving at a time when you are usually awake.
Share the driving
Arrange to take a fellow driver with you if possible. Share the driving to give plenty of rest.
As well as pulling over regularly, take plenty of coffee and snacks to have as refreshments on the way. For financial protection should you be involved in a collision you need good auto insurance. Anaheim, California residents are welcome to contact one of our agents for more advice on this subject.
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Plan your trip carefully. Make sure you get a good night's sleep prior to setting out and plan to leave at an hour which will give you plenty of time to arrive at your destination.
Avoid driving at night
Your body begins to shut down at the time when you normally sleep. Therefore arrange to do most of the driving at a time when you are usually awake.
Share the driving
Arrange to take a fellow driver with you if possible. Share the driving to give plenty of rest.
As well as pulling over regularly, take plenty of coffee and snacks to have as refreshments on the way. For financial protection should you be involved in a collision you need good auto insurance. Anaheim, California residents are welcome to contact one of our agents for more advice on this subject.
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