Health Tip: Driving Down the Highway

(HealthDay News) -- While you're cruising down the highway, always make sure you're awake and alert.

The American Red Cross offers these safety suggestions:

• Make sure you stay alert and are well-rested.
• Wear your seat belt.
• Don't exceed the speed limit.
• Slow down in work zones.
• Never talk on a cell phone.
• If taking a long trip, stop frequently for breaks, and switch drivers.
• Maintain space between other vehicles, and be mindful of other drivers.
• Make sure all headlights, tail lights, signal lights and windows are clean.
• Turn on headlights at dusk, and make sure they're on any time you use your windshield wipers.