To reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash, the most effective thing you can do is:
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Wearing your seat belt.
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Driving in the right lane on multi-lane highways.
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Limiting your driving to week days.
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Only driving between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
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Explanation
Wearing your seat belt is the single most effective way to reduce the risk of death or injury in a collision. Seat belts and shoulder harnesses provide the best protection in all types of crashes, keeping you securely positioned, improving your control of the vehicle, and preventing serious injuries or fatalities. By buckling up, you take the most important step to protect yourself and others on the road - and comply with the law, as seat belt use is a legal requirement for drivers.
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