Top 10 road safety tips for the festive season:

• Always obey the rules of the road.
• Don’t get behind the wheel when intoxicated.
• Wear seat belts whether you’re a driver or a passenger in the front or back seats.
• Drive at the speed limit and at a safe following distance.
• Drive at a speed which will allow you time and space to respond to emergencies (i.e. another vehicle coming to a sudden stop in front of you).
• Do not assume safety – stay alert and avoid distraction.
• Do not assume others are driving safely – anticipate hazards and stay alert.
• Approach and proceed across intersections with caution – never forget to look both ways.
• Do not drive when you’re feeling tired and/or fatigued.
• Keep your vehicle in roadworthy condition.
• Only overtake when it is absolutely safe to do so.
• Share the roads responsibly and safely.

Tips courtesy of Arrive Alive.