* Keep a good distance in front of you so that you can slow down gently when you need to.
* Except in an emergency, always look in the mirror before braking. Knowing what the car behind is doing is the best way to avoid getting hit from behind.
* Make sure you have a properly adjusted head restraint. The top of the head restraint should be level with the top of your head for maximum safety.
* Anticipate the traffic ahead and drive to avoid stopping as often - slowing down earlier gives the driver behind more time to react.
* Try and signal early for junctions to give time for the traffic behind you to react.
* Keep your foot lightly on the footbrake as traffic approaches from behind to show brake lights as a warning, until you are sure it is stopping.
This advice should help you avoid injury and a hit to your insurance premium.
