It is essential to ensure the safety of yourself as well as your family while you are on road. No one can forecast the future but your small effort can help you to reduce the possibility of an accident.

Before leaving for a long run always check your car up. You should check the fuel, the gears and most importantly the brakes. Always carry car jack with you as it help you to repair tires, if needed. The quality of your car parts is the only thing which determines the safety of your journey. It is advisable that you install air bags and always use seat belts while driving. Those two essential things effectively reduce the possibility of heavy injuries if any accident occurs. Here are some road safety measures which one has to follow while driving –

• i) Always use the three seconds rule to maintain safe speed,
• ii) Always use indicators while turning,
• iii) Use mirrors,
• iv) Signal your intensions,
• v) Try to follow the flow of traffic.