Many factors contribute to the degree of risk when you drive. Some are obvious, such as bad weather and poor roads. However, there are five less obvious ways that you can do to reduce your risk on the road.
1- Keep your vehicle in top condition– Make sure your brakes are working properly, your tires are properly inflated and your windows are clean. . The better the condition of your vehicle and the position of your body and your mirrors within the car will give you more control when driving.
2-Anticipate the actions of others– Good drivers, drive defensively. They identify cues to behavior that help them predict how other drivers will act or react. Many drivers often act without thinking or communicating, so you must learn to search for clues.
3-Take steps to protect yourself and others– Wearing your seatbelt can save you and your passengers from death or serious injury. Turning on your low-beam headlights at all times, even during the day reduces risk by increasing the ability of others to see you. Make sure to do a safety check each time you get in your car which includes- seat adjustments. mirror adjustments. and puting on your seatbelt.
4-Drive only when you are in sound physical and mental condition– Check yourself to make sure you feel alert and clearheaded- if you’re overly tired, or thinking about an upcoming test or argument you’ve had it will distract you from giving full attention to your driving.
5-Make a conscious effort to develop your driving skills-Just because you have your license doesn’t mean you shouldn’t stop learning. When driving always be thinking about your surroundings and paying attention to the road. The more you take driving seriously, the better driver you will become.
If you have concerns about your driving skills, please check out “Roadworthy- A parent’s guide to teaching teens to drive” This DVD is offered now for both parents with teens AND adults interested in learning and/or improving their driving abilities.
At DriveSafeRideSafe we are working to help create smarter drivers, safer roads and we appreciate your support in this effort.
This is really helpful and insightful. I will be sure to keep them in mind the next time I am on the road. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Sam for your comments. We appreciate your support in our mission to create smarter drivers, safer roads!
How can I get a video tape about defensive driving
Great tips! Safe driving is so important.
I feel like in car distractions are a huge problem now. I used to work as a paralegal in a personal injury firm, and the amount of people who got in accidents because the other people were texting and driving is insane! I say put the phone down, it can wait.
Thanks for your comment Jessi. We like to say, unless you’re waiting for a kidney the call is not that important!
These are such helpful tips! Thank you for the reminders. 🙂
Thanks for your kind words and for supporting our mission to create smarter drivers, safer roads. Sincerely, the DriveSafeRideSafe Team
These are some really great tips to help protect yourself and others while driving. Many people are so consumed by texting and driving as well as many other distractions, which I found very important to be aware of other drivers and your surroundings.
Sondra, Thanks for your comments and for supporting smarter drivers, safer roads. Sincerely, the DriveSafeRideSafe Team
How can I get a video tape about defensive driving
Benius,
Our universal driver training course is an excellent course to find lots of information on defensive driving and intuitive driving skills.
If you are not interested in this extensive of a course below is a link to our defensive driving instruction. It is within our discount insurance seminars and is an excellent defensive driving course.
https://courses.drivesaferidesafe.com/courses/the-abc-s-of-defensive-driving-discount-seminar-1
Let us know if you have any other questions.
We are here to help.
Sincerely,
The DriveSafeRideSafe.com
Thank you for mentioning how driving defensively requires you to determine how other drivers will act ahead of time since some drivers do not communicate with others. My son would like to learn how to drive so that he can get a job this summer to afford his own car. Maybe I should find a course to help him learn how to drive defensively.
Excellent advice! It is critical to drive safely.
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