Monday, September 14, 2009

New Year's Eve Safety Tips

Designated driver: Make sure to arrange a designated driver, or another safe form of transportation, before going out New Year's Eve. This will help prevent people from drinking and driving and ensure the safety of themselves and others that night.

Look out for others: When out at New Year's Eve events, make sure that others are also acting safely. If an individual is drunk, stop them from driving or leaving with someone they don't know. Prevent others from making choices that might put in danger or anyone else's safety.

Travel in groups: Traveling in groups is encouraged, especially for women, when going out to bars and parties on New Year's Eve. By attending events with friends, everyone will be able to look out for each other's safety.

Avoid driving: New Year's Eve is known for an increased number of people driving under the influence. To prevent a possible accident during this particularly dangerous time, people should make arrangements to avoid driving that day, especially between the hours of 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. If driving cannot be avoided, individuals should make an effort to be strong, defensive drivers.

Be aware of surroundings: By being vigilant of what's going on around you, individuals can more easily recognize a dangerous situation and begin taking any preventive measures. If driving, be aware of how others are driving. Make sure to recognize if a person is driving under the influence, such as weaving across the road, swerving or abruptly turning and following other cars to closely.

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