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The Alberta RCMP is sharing safety reminders for new drivers heading into the late summer.
“Driving can be challenging for new drivers — with it comes a huge responsibility to keep yourself and other road users safe,” Sgt. Darrin Turnbull of Alberta RCMP Traffic said in a release. “All drivers can do their part by staying attentive, driving according to conditions, and looking out for each other on the roads.”
The RCMP noted Transport Canada data shows young and inexperienced drivers are more likely to be involved in fatal and injury collisions.
Police advised drivers with a learner’s licence must be accompanied by someone with a full Class 5 licence, that distracted driving remains a leading cause of serious crashes, and that speed limits reflect ideal conditions only.
The release also reminded motorists to ensure seatbelts are worn, to give themselves extra time for summer highway travel, to watch for cyclists and motorcycles, and to avoid tailgating or unsafe passing.
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