An open letter to all drivers

Dear driver,

I really have a few favours to ask. Please understand I am not trying to be judgemental, we all make mistakes out there and there is a lot going on in everyone's lives these days. I think if you take the time to read this and give it a moment or two of thought, you will agree these requests are very reasonable.

• Please be courteous to other drivers
• Please watch out for school zones and crosswalks
• Please look both ways before pulling away from that stop sign
• Please don't run the yellow light if you have time to stop
• Please put your cellphone away while you drive. If you really must use it get a headset or pull over
• Please never, ever text while driving
• Please realize there are no right hand passing lanes on PEI
• Please realize that right hand turning lanes are marked. If it isn't marked it isn't a lane.
• Please stay on your own side of the road at all times, unless you are safely passing another vehicle
• Please slow down if only a little
• Please concentrate on driving while you are driving
• Please never drive while impaired. That includes many prescription drugs as well.

I guess that's it. I realize that's a lot of favours and some of them are rather large. I hope you will consider them though. A friend of mine lost his life very recently because someone didn't take the time to
think about these things. Now, with many Island children back in school and everyone rushing a little more, it seems even more important that we try a little harder to drive safely and watch out for each other.

Thank you so much and I promise to do my best,
Dale