AAP’s New Year’s resolutions for motorists

As motorists, we are responsible for the safety of our passengers and other road users, not only our own. Below are AAP’s top 10 New Year’s resolutions for motorists based on the FIA’s (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) 10 Golden Rules for Safer Motoring:

BELT UP— Seatbelts help prevent or reduce the risk of injury in a road crash. In fact, according to the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP), “When used, seat-belts have been found to reduce the risk of serious and fatal injury by between 40 percent and 65 percent.” Moreover, non-use of seatbelts violates Republic Act (RA) 8750 and subjects the driver to a fine and suspension of his license.