THREE basic factors INCREASE risk. One involves the environment outside of the car.  A second factor is what’s going on inside the car (and in your head), and the third factor is how you behave on the road. This third factor is most important – it is how you respond to the other two.

Examples of Driving Conditions (factors outside the car)

• Sharp turns
• Blind curves
• Pedestrians
• Heavy traffic
• Wildlife
• Weather conditions
• Bicyclists
• Left turns

Examples of Driver State of Mind (factors inside your head)

• Drunkenness
• Fatigue
• Anger/Upset/Road Rage
• Impatience and Frustration
• Distraction
• Neglect and Carelessness
• Inattention

Examples of Driver Behaviors (actions you can take)

• Aggressive Driving
• Not paying attention
• Speeding
• Not wearing seatbelt
• Not sitting in seat properly
• Failing to Maintain Vehicle safely