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6 dangers of summer driving
Summer driving can be fun . However , the warm season brings challenges on the road . Here are six to keep in mind .
• Sun . Beware of glare , especially at sunrise and sunset . Adjust your speed , wear good sunglasses and clean your windshield regularly .
• Fog . On top of reducing visibility and potentially camouflaging obstacles , dense fog can make the road slippery . Slow down and turn on your low beams , not your emergency flashers .
• Thunderstorms . Reduced visibility , water accumulation and high winds are all crash risk factors . Slow down and turn off cruise control to avoid hydroplaning and stay away from power lines .
• Flip flops . Driving with sandals isn ’ t against the law , but it can affect your driving . For example , one could get lodged under a pedal .
• Propane . Summer is barbecue season ! Propane is a hazardous material . Make sure you transport it in an approved container that ’ s secure , upright and in a well-ventilated area .
• Distractions . According to research conducted by Travelers Insurance , distracted driving increases by eight percent during the summer . Reduce distractions by programming your GPS before setting off , stopping to eat and giving your passenger control of the music .
Don ’ t let an accident ruin your summer . Drive safe ! n
ROBERT HUTSON Trev Simmons Sales Representative Phone : 229-985-6603 | Cell : 229-456-2344 Toll Free : 1-888-509-1616 2316-1st Ave SE • Moultrie , Georgia 31776 • trev @ roberthutson . com
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