If you’re in a hurry, you may find that you need to finish some of your preparations for the day while you are on the road. It may be a coat of lipstick or a bit of shaving, but chances are you are hard pressed some days to get everything done on time. While there may be stoplights or traffic situations that allow you to pause your driving, you still need to focus on the road. Truth be told, there is never a safe time to get cleaned up while driving a running car. So, what should you do when you are in a rush?

If you’re able to carpool, sharing the drive in your hybrid Toyota is a great idea. If you’re the passenger, you may be able to use an electric safety razor or apply some blush while the car is moving. Be sure not to apply anything close to your eyes, however. If the car makes a sudden stop you could injure yourself. The damage to your sight is just not worth the risk.

If you are the driver, however, you’ll just have to pull over. This doesn’t have to be a bad thing, however. Your hybrid Toyota has great lighting as well as lots of windows to allow you to prepare yourself in natural light. You’ll be able to see every last whisker or blemish and know that you are looking your best when you are done. Be sure to park in a place that is safe for your vehicle. The side of the road is not the best option unless it has parking spots marked on it. Look for a parking lot or a residential street, instead.

No matter how you choose to prepare for your day, take the time to do it safely. It won’t save you any time at all if you get into an accident while driving your hybrid Toyota. You need to focus on the road, and your safety is worth far more than a well-applied coat of lip gloss.