Always Drive Safely

Budget Rent-a-Car is a partner of Brake, the road safety charity.

Millions lose their lives every year because of simple driving mistakes or loss of concentration.

The roads we drive on are always a danger, but Brake are trying to ensure safe driving, here is Brake's Pledge to Drive Safely - a simple twelve-point plan that ALL drivers should and need to follow:

1. BELT UP - Front and back and ensure children are correctly restrained

2. SLOW UP - Abide by limits and only overtake if totally safe

3. WAKE UP - Never drive tired and take breaks every two hours on long journeys

4. SOBER UP - "Just say no" to alcohol or drugs if driving

5. LOOK UP - Look out for people on bikes, horses and foot

6. WISE UP - If it's night, bright or bad weather, go slower

7. BUCK UP - Calm yourself before driving if stressed, angry or excited

8. MOVE UP - Adjust head restraints so the top is no lower than the top of your head

9. SHARPEN UP - Wear glasses or lenses if you need them

10. SHUT UP - Switch your phone to voicemail

11. BACK UP - From the vehicle in front - it's your braking space in a crisis

12. CHECK UP - Check brakes, tyres, lights, mirrors and windows

For more information, visit brake.org.uk