When Gordon first bought his new Volvo, he started a routine of adjusting his seat, checking the mirrors and buckling up. Since that time, he has continued this practice. He speaks of buckling up by saying:
"It's the most important thing you and your family will do on a roadway. Plus, it was a Volvo employee named Nils Bohlin who created the 3-point safety belt, which has been credited with saving tens of thousands of lives so I'm a bit partial."
When it comes to safe driving, Gordon also has to acknowledge the fact that he's not the only driver on the road. To this he says:
"Be observant of your fellow drivers. Don't assume a car pulling up to a stop sign will stop until you see it stop. Allow five to six seconds of time between you and the car in front of you. If a car is tailgating you, try to let that car pass."
What about those times when driving conditions aren't the most ideal? Gordon says:
"Is it too late in the night? Too rainy? Too snowy? Too hot? Too cold? When you're driving, it's not the time to be daring. If you haven't gotten enough sleep, if the roads are too wet, or if anything else will inhibit your ability to drive safely, pull over at a rest stop or stay the night at a hotel. Maybe they'll have a swimming pool and a complimentary breakfast."
For other safe driving tips from Gordon, you can click here.
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