What They Don't Teach You in High School

10 • Drive sober. Choose a designated driver. • Ride only with sober drivers. Offer to drive if the driver has been drinking or spring for a taxi. Almost half of the people who die in car crashes are passengers. • Allow plenty of time to get where you’re going. The idea is getting there! • Make sure your car is in good working order. Know how to fill the gas tank, check the oil, change a flat tire, gauge tire pressure, fill windshield wiper fluid, and check windshield wipers for wear. • Keep your car free of trash and clean all windows and mirrors.It’s not good when your diet soda can gets lodged under the brake pedal.