Before Starting The Engine

Most motorists can drive safely for years by using care, courtesy, and caution. Most motor vehicle collisions are caused by errors of the driver and occur within a few miles of people’s homes. Before entering your vehicle, check in front and behind the vehicle for objects, animals, or persons in your path. Safe driving starts before you turn on the engine. Please take the following steps every time you get in your vehicle:

1. Lock the doors
2. Key in ignition/key fob in vehicle
3. Adjust the seat
4. Adjust the inside and outside mirrors
5. Adjust ventilation
6. Fasten and adjust your seat belts
7. Ask passengers to fasten their seat belts
8. Adjust your feet to the pedals
9. Adjust the steering wheel
10. Adjust the head restraint
11. Adjust your audio system, radio, podcast app., etc.

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