May 10, 2007
10 POSSIBLE SIGNS OF AN IMPAIRED DRIVER
Dangerous Driving Behaviour could be a sign of an Impaired Driver.
1. Driving unreasonably fast, slow or at an inconsistent speed
2. Drifting in and out of lanes
3. Tailgating and changing lanes frequently
4. Making exceptionally wide turns
5. Changing lanes or passing without sufficient clearance
6. Overshooting or stopping well before stop signs or stop lights
7. Disregarding signals and lights
8. Approaching signals or leaving intersections too quickly or slowly
9. Driving without headlights, failing to lower high beams or leaving turn
signals on
10.Driving with windows open in cold or inclement weather
ALWAYS MAINTAIN A SAFE DISTANCE FROM ANY DRIVER YOU SUSPECT MIGHT BE IMPAIRED. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEATBELT.
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SAFETY REMINDERS
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Please observe all safety rules
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Keep your distance from the impaired driver
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Wear your seatbelt
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Use extreme caution when using a cellular phone to call 911
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Police officers are trained specialists, let them do their job
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Never try to apprehend the impaired driver yourself
Further information, visit www.madd.ca or call:
Karen Dunham, MADD Canada’s National President
(506) 650-7473
Andrew Murie, MADD Canada’s CEO
1-800-665-6233, ext. 224
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