To ensure safe driving, here is Brake's Pledge to Drive Safely
- a simple twelve-point plan that all drivers can follow:

BELT UP - front and back and ensure children are correctly restrained

SLOW UP - abide by limits and only overtake if totally safe

WAKE UP - never drive tired and take breaks every two hours on long journeys

SOBER UP - "just say no" to alcohol and drugs if driving

LOOK UP - look out for people on bikes, horses and foot

WISE UP - if it's night, bright or bad weather, go slower

BUCK UP - calm yourself before driving if stressed, angry or excited

MOVE UP - adjust head restraints so the top is no lower than the top of your head

SHARPEN UP - wear glasses or lenses if you need them

SHUT UP - switch your phone to voicemail

BACK UP - from the vehicle in front - it's your braking space in a crisis

CHECK UP - check brakes, tyres, lights, mirrors and windows



For more information, visit brake.org.uk