As the world hunkers down to ride out the novel coronavirus crisis, some of us still need to venture out, even if it is just to do a quick grocery run. When you do go out, follow these driving safety tips to stay safe on the roads and minimize your risk of picking up the virus.

Disinfect your vehicle

Your hands touch a lot of things every day and any germs you and your passengers pick up get transferred to your car. According to a study by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), a car's steering wheel has four times more bacteria than a toilet seat. That's because most people clean their toilets more regularly than they clean their cars. The study found that only 32% of car owners regularly clean and sanitize their cars.