Preventing hazards related to driving

• Review your driving schedule, ensure it’s do-able and can be carried out safely
• Plan your route before you leave, and keep an emergency roadside kit in your car
• Be aware of the weather and road conditions
• Wear appropriate clothing for the weather
• Check to see that you have enough gas in your car
• Ensure that your car is in good repair. This includes making sure your headlights, brake lights, and turn signals are working
• If you think you are being followed, drive to the nearest police station, fire hall or hospital and sound your horn to get attention

Are you prepared?

• I have had a good night’s sleep, and I have a clear state of mind
• I am fit to drive
• I am not impaired by drugs, alcohol or prescription medication
• I have had something to eat, and I have a snack or water with me
• My family, employer and clients are aware that I will be unavailable to answer calls, texts, and emails while driving
• My car is prepared for the day’s work and any weather or road conditions that I may encounter (e.g. mud & snow or snow tires for winter)
• I have an emergency preparedness road kit (see Reference/Resources – Winter Road Safety)
• I am aware of what to do in the event of a motor vehicle accident (see Reference/ Resources – Motor Vehicle Crash Sheet)
• I know to contact my supervisor immediately if it is unsafe for me to drive