Drive Safer in Your Lexus With These Car Safety Tips

Did you know June is National Safety Month? It is focused on creating awareness to help reduce injury and injury of others in your home, in your car, and everywhere else. Vehicle safety is a big deal. Many people are injured every day from car accidents, and a lot of these are preventable. By educating people and having safer drivers on the road, we help contribute to a safer environment. We want to share some tips on how you can be safe on the road—please read our car safety tips to ensure a safer journey to and from your destinations.

1.     Always wear your seatbelt. As the campaigns says, “Click it or Ticket.” Wear your seatbelt or get a ticket. Seat belts have been proven to save lives. So, take a quick second and make it a habit to strap yourself in.

2.     Kids should always ride in the backseat. If you have kids younger than 12, they should ride in the backseat because the passenger airbag can seriously harm a small child.

3.     Distractions. Texting, eating, and anything that distracts you from the road is considered a distraction. Don’t text while driving. Eat before driving to or after driving to your destination, and make focused driving your number one priority. The more focused you are, the easier it is to avoid accidents.

4.     Speeding. Many people speed because they are in a hurry. Slow down and give yourself ample time to get to your destination. It’s not worth putting yourself and others in danger by trying to save a few minutes.

5.     Don’t drink and drive. Driving under the influence is extremely dangerous and illegal. Never think that you are okay to drive after drinking—always assign a designated driver when going out or call a cab. Don’t do it, and don’t let others around you do it either.

 

While the number one way to be safe is to be aware and alert of dangers around you, there are also vehicles that come equipped with advanced safety features that are very helpful. Our Lexus vehicles have many features that are convenient for your car ride, including Blind Spot Monitoring, Panoramic View Monitors, backup cameras, and more. Stop by Larry H. Miller Lexus Lindon and check out our new car inventory and discover all the safety features each model offers.