Safety tip: Slow down, look around
This safety message is to remind you to slow down while driving and observe your surroundings as a pedestrian. Caution and attention to safety are absolutely critical with increased congestion and more vehicles, utility carts and pedestrian traffic on campus. Be especially courteous and patient with our new campus pedestrians and drivers as they find their way around.
Preview Best Practices for Campus Driving at http://safety.nmsu.edu/campus-safety/vehicle-and-cart-drivers/vehicles-and-defensive-driving-program/bestpracticecampusdriver/.
Here are some tips:
- Eliminate distractions when driving
- Watch for the unexpected
- Pass bicyclists and utility carts with care
- Drive the speed limit
- Avoid congested campus areas
- Safely share campus streets