Checklist ensures road safety.

• Position: Driving - Brief Article

In order to keep drivers safe on the road, the National Safety Council, Chicago, has created a basic checklist for motorists to go over before starting their automobile. While the tips may seem mundane, a study of motorists has found that more than 90% do not utilize them. As roads get slicker and the sun sets earlier with the season's change, it is best to take the proper precautions.

Buckle seatbelts and make sure they are fastened properly. In the last 20 years, an estimated 157,500 lives have been saved by safety belts.

Adjust mirrors. Three out of 10 survey respondents do not adjust their mirrors before short driving trips (two hours or less), when it is more likely you will get in a crash.

Position seat and head restraints. Correctly positioned headrests reduce whiplash injuries resulting from crashes by 28.3%.

Secure loose objects. Only 34% of respondents regularly perform this task, even though, on average, loose...