Safe Driving Tips

Be sure to stay safe when you drive.  Below are some tips from the Connecticut State Police - Dept. of Public Safety.

To avoid distractions while driving, all drivers should:

• Use a hands-free device for cell phones.
• Never read maps, newspapers or other materials.
• Never attempt to remove coats or change clothes.
• Conduct personal grooming (shaving, applying makeup, styling hair) after arriving at their destination.
• Never engage in conversations with passengers that divert their concentration.
• Ensure children are properly restrained before a car is in motion.
• Do not attempt to pick up lost or fallen items.
• Adjust controls, such as radio, mirrors or temperature, before the car is in motion.

Get more tips and information from the Department of Public Safety website .