• Highway driving is not just about how one person drives, but how they all drive.highway image by Ekaterina Sidorenko from Fotolia.com
  
  Driving on the highway is fairly safe if you pay attention to what is going on around you. Driver's Education classes teach teenagers that they should "see the big picture" when driving. Do not just watch what is going on straight ahead, but also beside and behind. Use the mirrors the car comes equipped with to get the bigger picture.
  
  

Check the Car

• Make sure that brake lights and blinkers all work. Check the brakes, the oil and the transmission fluid. It is also important to make sure that the tires look okay and have enough air. Bulges in tires can mean one may be ready to blow. When in the car always put on a seatbelt and make sure that the mirrors are all aligned for optimum visibility.
  
  

Snow Safety

• Leave early when it is snowing out or when the roads may be icy. It is important to drive at a slower and safe speed on these types of roads. Weather.com points out that it is also wise to stay at a safe distance behind other vehicles, leaving enough room to stop in an emergency. If the car begins to slide, let off the gas but do not step on the brake, which will just cause the car to slide out of control.
  
  

Night Driving

• Traffic deaths happen more at night than in the daytime, according to Weather.com. This is partially because of people's vision. Some people see worse at night, or have problems with the glare on the windshield from headlights. You can improve night visibility by using the high-beams on the headlights (but make sure to turn them off when oncoming traffic approaches).
  
  

In Car Safety

• Do not talk on the cell phone or text while driving. Do not play with children or the stereo while driving. All of these things distract you from the road and can cause accidents. One hundred percent of your attention should be on your driving at all times.
  
  

Other Safety Tips

• Do not drive when tired. If you start getting sleepy behind the wheel it is important to find a rest stop and either take a 20-minute nap or get out and walk around for a bit to wake up. Also, driving in the rain can cause hydroplaning (when the tires skid off the road because of the water). Slower drive speeds can mean the difference, and good windshield wipers are important too.