3 Driving Resolutions for the New Year

by Courtney Conley
Young Driver

Happy New Year! It’s the first full week of 2020, which means it’s time to think about resolutions. Popular resolutions include diet and exercise, healthy eating, self-care, and saving money. Many resolutions are personal and will vary depending on each person and their goals. There’s one area, though, where we can all make some resolutions. In honor of the new year, here are three resolutions we suggest for all drivers in 2020.

1. No distracted driving!

Texting

It’s 2020. We’ve had cell phones for years. You’d think that people would understand the dangers of texting and driving by now, but unfortunately, distracted driving is still a big problem in the US. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports a total of 3,166 deaths due to distracted driving in 2017. Distracted driving includes texting and driving, but it also includes anything that takes your mind off of driving, your hands off the steering wheel, or your eyes off the road. If you have a habit of driving while distracted, make one of your resolutions for 2020 to be mindful of distractions and avoid them when behind the wheel.

2. Brush up on your driving skills with an online course.

Online Courses

The new year is a great time to evaluate your educational needs. When was the last time you completed a defensive driving course? How about an insurance discount course? If it’s been a while, or you never have, now is a great time to take the extra steps to boost your driving knowledge and skills. Here at Safe2Drive, we offer convenient and fun courses you can complete entirely online. Online courses are a great option for those who have busy schedules but still want to learn. Even if you’re already a great driver, it’s nice to brush up on your knowledge and see if you can learn something new! Click here to visit our website to see what courses we offer in your area!

3. Explore new places.

Road Trip

This is a fun one that doesn’t have to break the bank. Maybe you finally check out that new bike trail your city offers. You could plan a short trip to the nearest museum or aquarium, or a longer road trip to a new state. Exploring new places with family or friends, or even on your own, is a resolution that can help expand not only your driving skills, but your social and emotional well-being as well. Exploring new places as a driver, cyclist, or pedestrian is a great way to step out of your regular routine and try something new.

As you make your list of resolutions for the new year, keep these three driving resolutions in mind. We all share the goal of keeping our roads safe, and resolving to be better drivers in the new year will help us meet that goal!

Happy New Year! It’s the first full week of 2020, which means it’s time to think about resolutions. Popular resolutions include diet and exercise, healthy eating, self-care, and saving money. Many resolutions are personal and will vary depending on each person and their goals. There’s one area, though, where we can all make some resolutions. In honor of the new year, here are three resolutions we suggest for all drivers in 2020.

Categories: Trip Planning, Driving Safety