Despite the summertime in both Ireland and the UK rarely being hot enough for people to suffer unduly, there are still some things you need to focus on at this time of the year regarding your safety, whether you drive for pleasure or for work. If you want to know how to practice road safety in the summertime, please continue reading…
The Health and Safety Authority of Ireland (HSA) has prepared a reminder for anyone who is driving during this season in order to maintain safety while on the road.
The weather itself is not necessarily the direct cause of the worry, but it is rather the fact that roads are generally busier: more bicycles, motorcycles, caravans and agricultural vehicles, added to increasing tourists and general seasonal traffic adds to the congestion on the roads.
The reminder from the HSA can be summarised in these 3 points:
1. Preparation
Plan your route ahead, start your journey earlier if possible and try to be informed about traffic and weather status. Be prepared to anticipate possible unsafe actions of other drivers or for poor driving conditions.
2. Attention
Be careful at any time, even in the early morning or in the evening, when animals and agricultural vehicles are most likely to be on the road. Take extreme care when reversing, and slow down near cyclists.
3. For car drivers
Make sure you are seen, use daytime running lights and pay attention to fatigue by making sure you take appropriate rest breaks.
More information is available at the HSA website.
To learn how to profit from the summer season, see our blog post here.
