4. Keep an eye on the driver. There are good and bad drivers as there are safe and unsafe drivers. Remember that quite a number of long-distance bus drivers take drugs to stay awake. If the driver is high on drugs, he can never be safe. You will get a good indication what kind of driver he is by the way he drives.
For example, if you observe him speeding up, there’s nothing wrong if you will politely request him to slow down. If you don’t want to tell him yourself, you can always call the bus conductor to relay the message. But you’ll be more effective.
5. Secure your belongings. You don’t want to end up with no clothes to use during your vacation, right? How is this possible? If you don’t secure your belongings when moving from one place to another, you may end up losing a luggage or two. When this happens, you could be losing your clothes. Or worse, your vacation money!
If you try your darn best to remain safe, you should do the same with your stuff. Believe me; a lost luggage has its own huge way of upsetting even the most-organized vacations. When traveling, put your belongings in a secure place. If you have some jewelry or something, deposit them.
6. If you observe an unsafe situation, act accordingly. The driver’s attention when working is focused on maneuvering his vehicle. As such, he’s not in a very good position to observe everything around him. If, for example, you notice that smoke is coming out from some part of the vehicle, call the driver’s attention immediately.
7. Do not place yourself in a risk situation. If you already have a feel that the means of transportation that you’re going to take is a risk, it’s better not to be a part of it. For example, an overloaded ship has a greater risk of sinking than one filled up to capacity only. This is a risk situation that you’re putting yourself into if you decide to be among the overloaded passengers.
Of course, the overloaded ship that we’re talking about will not necessarily sink. But when it’s placed in a danger situation, there are fewer chances that all passengers will be safe because they have been placed in a safety hazard position. Avoid them at all costs and you’ll be better off.
