Christmas is a time of the year to make memories and have fun. Driving carelessly can result in serious injuries and potentially fatal incidents, so don't make it a time of the year for everyone to forget. As the festive season approaches, the weather in the UK will start to get considerably colder and can result in ice patches and unsafe driving conditions. Just last year alone, there was over 3000 accidents on the road that resulted in serious injuries or death, all caused by dangerous driving. You can use these tips to help you with driving safe this Christmas. The first rule of driving at Christmas is obvious really. Never drink drive. You should never be getting behind the wheel of a car if you are planning on consuming alcohol at any time of the year, let alone at Christmas. Alcohol slows down the human bodies ability to react quickly and considerably effects your decision making. If you plan on drinking over Christmas, arrange for a taxi or sober driver to take you home. Don't risk driving, it simply isn't worth it. The driving conditions are a significant factor in how we drive. Naturally in dryer, safe driving conditions we tend to stick to speed limits. However, if the driving conditions have changed, so should your driving. The speed limits are in place for a reason, to keep you safe - but they are limits. You do not have to go driving at the maximum limit. If the road you are on says its limit is 60-miles an hour but the conditions are wet, windy and potentially icy - stick to a lower speed. driveJohnsons is a national driving school franchise that operates across the UK offering cheap driving lessons in Brentwood and a local driving school in Hornchurch.
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