We urge everyone planning to have even just one drink not to drive. If you're going to drink anything alcoholic, designate a driver. If you're hosting a party with alcohol, arrange sober transportation or have your guests spend the night. Keep your car in good running condition, with at least a half tank of gas in it whenever possible. If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, do the logical thing and back off.
Nothing's that important.
Buckle up correctly - including your passengers. With the abundance of cell phones, use 911 sparingly. An alternate number of 817-1717 from all area codes is for less urgent incidents. With nearly 90 percent of Californians complying with the mandatory seat belt laws, local law enforcement will be targeting the remaining drivers who as yet do not feel compelled to comply with the ordinance, which has proven a lifesaver in accidents that would otherwise be a fatality, Barra said. He stressed that children too small for adult restraints must be properly secured in an approved safety seat or booster seat.