Being a safe driver pays not only dividends for you and your loved ones, but also the many you will share the roads with.

With that in mind, are there steps you can be taking to improve your driving safety?

Keep in mind that only one accident has the potential to change your life and more times than not in a bad way.

So, what do you need to do to get driving safety more in focus?

One Accident Can Have Bad Consequences

In doing more to be a safer driver, here are some pointers for you:

1. Keep focused on the road – How many times have you been behind the wheel, only to take your focus off the road? Yes, it happens to everyone over time. That said taking your focus off what is in front of and around you can lead to an accident in a mere matter of seconds. That is why it is so critical to be focused. Things such as phones, grooming, eating in your vehicle and more can wait. That is until you are safely off the road and not having to focus on the drive.

2. Have a vehicle you can trust – Do you have a lot of faith in the vehicle that you drive? If you could be in something more reliable, will you make the effort to find another vehicle? If you do start shopping for another set of wheels, put all the time needed into the process. That is you want to be sure you drive away in something you feel good about. In the event you think you might want a used vehicle, be especially focused on doing your research. Any used vehicle you come across has a history. You want to learn as much of that history as you can. Should you see a used car or truck near you for sale, get as much detail on it as possible. You could drive ahead with a DMV license plate lookup. Knowing the license plate info on the vehicle for sale helps you out. That is it will increase the chances of learning more on the vehicle. By being knowledgeable on the car or truck’s history, there is less chance of getting something not safe.

3. Avoid taking chances – Last; are you someone who likes to gamble in more ways than one? If so, you could be setting yourself up for trouble. As an example, never think it is a wise idea to drink alcohol and drive. You could be one drink away from a life-changing accident. You also want to be careful when driving in inclement weather. Give yourself both extra time to get where you need to go and extra space from other drivers. Also make it a point to never drive when feeling sleepy behind the wheel. If you have to drive and are feeling tired along the way, find a spot to safely pull off the road and refresh yourself. That can be stretching, getting some caffeine in you and more.

As you look to be a safer driver, where will you turn your attention to?