Trying to make new resolutions for a new year? Build safer driving habits with the help of Toyota of Clermont.

1. Toyota of Clermont

2. Have you set your new year’s resolutions yet?
Now’s the time to clean up that diet, hit the
gym, and tighten up your budget. However, we
have one more suggestion to add to that list…
build safer driving habits.

3. When you employ safe driving habits, you’re
doing yourself, your passengers, and everyone
else out on the road a big favor. And it’s an
easy resolution to keep, so why not start now?
Toyota of Clermont is here with tips to help get
you rolling.

5. Defensive driving is your best friend when
you’re trying to build safer driving habits. It
basically means paying close attention to your
surroundings so you can act before an accident
occurs, rather than react while it’s happening.
 Leave space in between you and other cars
 Pay attention to the road around you
 Use your turn signals
 Have a way out if your immediate path gets
blocked
 Avoid sharp braking and acceleration

7. Distracted driving is a leading cause of car
accidents & collisions.
 Put your phone away and use Bluetooth to
make calls or have someone else text for you
 Don’t eat, drink, or conduct personal
grooming in the driver’s seat
 Stop fiddling with the radio and climate
controls while in motion
 If something or someone needs immediate
attention, pull over and put the car in park
before attending

9. Following road rules is a large part of driving
safety. Even if others don’t, you should:
 Follow the speed limit
 Come to complete stops at lights and stop
signs
 Merge smoothly on and off the highway
 Change lanes with enough space to spare
 Pay close attention to road signs
 Only pass in acceptable lanes
 Always give pedestrians the right of way
 ALWAYS wear a seatbelt

11. Don’t give into road rage – it makes you drive
erratically and aggressively.
 Distract yourself with music or a book on
tape
 Leave extra time in your journey so delays
don’t stress you out
 If someone is tailgating you, get over
 Don’t take other drivers’ bad behavior
personally
 Provide simple courtesies like letting people
over – treat others how you want to be
treated

13. Having a car that’s not well-maintained is a
danger to everyone in it as well as everyone
around it. Keep up on auto care like:
 Tire rotations, inspections, and replacements
 Oil changes
 Wiper replacements
 Headlight restoration
 Brake service
 Battery inspections and replacements
And any other service that affects the way
your car performs when out on the road.

14. Have questions or want to schedule auto
service to get your car in great shape for a new
year? Call Toyota of Clermont at (352) 404-
7000 or swing by and see us at 16851 State
Road 50, just off the Florida Turnpike.