Start sober. Don't get behind the wheel while impaired — whether it's due to exhaustion, medicine, alcohol or recreational drugs. Drunk/impaired drivers are responsible for approximately 10,000 fatalities a year.

Before the car moves:

• Plan your route, and set your map or navigation technology before you depart. Don't touch it again until after reaching your destination.
• Pick your tunes, podcast, station or playlist, and set at a volume that allows you to focus on your driving.
• Put away your phone, other devices, food, make-up or anything else that might tempt you to take your hands off the wheel.
• BUCKLE UP. Everyone. Unrestrained (unbuckled) occupants make up nearly half of those killed in accidents.

While on the road:

• Obey speed limits, and keep your eyes on the road.
• Ask passengers to help you stay focused on everybody's safety. Passengers (especially teens), speak up if the driver gets distracted or drives unsafely.
• Parents, your children will learn from your behavior. Be the driver you want them to be.