Dr. Rainer Woitok wrote:
>
> So to add more to Kari's list:
>
> N+1: By all  means, leave the handgun at  home for the plenty of reasons
> already outlined on the list.
>
> N+2: Don't drive  when you're tired.   No "Keep  on going  ... it's only
> twenty more miles to this campground ..."
>
> N+3: No alcohol (and other drugs :-) before and while you're driving.
>
> N+4: No smoking  while driving  ...  it detracts your attention  in many
> ways.  If you have to smoke, have a break.
>
> N+5: No chatting  and gossipping while  driving.  It, too, detracts your
> attention in many ways.  While in the driver's seat,  your hands are for
> the steering wheel and the shifter only, not for gesticulating.  And, of
> course ... keep your eyes on the road, not on your passengers.
>
> N+6: If you happen to have a van with captain's  seats use the armrests,
> at   least while driving  on highways.  It  makes for  much more relaxed
> driving.
>
> N+7: No Heavy Metal  "music" and similar  noise while driving.   It only
> makes for aggressive driving.  Rather,  get a set  of classic CDs or MCs
> and listen to them.
>
> N+8: If you have to  consult a map, either  stop or delegate this job to
> your passengers (I _have_ seen people overtaking  me on the highway with
> a map  unfolded across  the  steering wheel  ...  I hope  they're  still
> alive).
>
> Well, that's  my two  Deutschpfenning's worth,  and as  allways --  your
> mileage may vary ...
>
An EXCELLENT post. And I would add WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT (remember what
happened to Diana, Princess of Wales).