Top 10 tips and reminders for safe driving this Christmas and New Year

1. You are the driver, and the person responsible for the vehicle, your safety and that of your passengers. Drive to survive!
2. Have your car checked or serviced before starting on your holiday. Check tyre pressures, tyre tread is adequate, brakes and all lights are working properly. Check WoF and Registration are current.
3. Plan your travel to avoid traffic jams and keep calm when in congested traffic, be courteous, remember all drivers make mistakes.
4. Obey the road rules. Keep eye contact with other drivers and avoid problem drivers.
5. Drive within the speed limit at all times and to the conditions.
6. Distractions – don’