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Be the Best Driver on the Road
Driving is a dangerous business, but we can follow all the rules and try to keep ourselves and our fellow drivers as safe as possible.
Driving is the one thing almost everyone has to do. So lets be the best darn drivers we can be. There are numerous ways we can drive better, be safer, and stay out of trouble on the road. We can always fasten our seat belts and obey all signs on the road. Never drive while drinking or let anyone else drive while drinking. Beyond that there are rules to make us and everyone on the road around us safer.
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- Be sure your car is in good working order and service your car routinely. If you see something wrong take it in right away to be checked out.
- Always stay alert while driving. If you feel you might nod off roll down your window and let the air blow in your face, if that doesn’t help, take the first exit and pull off the road, pull in a parking lot and take a short snooze. If you are on a long trip stop at a motel and have a good sleep. Better to be late than cause an accident.
- Stay calm while driving. Don’t drive if you are enraged or upset. Cool off first. And don’t play music that will send you off to dream land. Play something peppy that will keep you alert.
- Keep your mind on the road and the drivers around you. Stay aware of any problems that might crop up. If the car slows down in front of you be ready to slow down.
- Make other drivers aware of you. Don’t be afraid to tap your horn or flash your lights if you suspect other drivers are unaware of you passing them or that you are behind them. Be friendly but it’s better to offend someone than have an accident.
- Leave as much room as possible between you and other cars. You can’t always do that in heavy traffic but do it when you can. You have a much better chance of avoiding an accident the further away you are. If you see another car moving erratically, stay away from it.
- Be respectful of other drivers. If lanes are merging let at least one car in and another if you can. If you arrive at a four way stop at the same as another car, let them go first.
- Keep a wide field of vision and check you mirrors constantly. Know the position of all cars around you.
- Don’t fix your vision on any object. Constantly survey your surroundings and keep your eyes on the road. No sight seeing while at the wheel. Don’t change cassettes or talk on your cell phone. If you feel you must, then pull off the road until you can give your full attention to driving.
- All cars have blind spots so be aware of yours. I really became aware of this when I pulled directly out in front of a car after looking both ways. Blind spots can deceive you into thinking no one is approaching you or is behind you when actually someone is. Take short glances over your shoulder to double check but don’t lose sight of traffic in front of you.
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June 05, 2009
Hi Ruby, I missed you…
These are very nice tips, especially for me who is driving for about two years yet. thanks for sharing this.
June 05, 2009
Ruby,points well made as well as very helpful to and for all drivers.very informative article.thanks for the safty tips.always,Gary La Buda
June 05, 2009
All good tips to remember.
Thanks,
Clay
June 05, 2009
Must follow tips while driving a car.Thank you.
June 05, 2009
Good tips, Ruby. I spend way too much time driving; my blind spot has almost gotten me in trouble more than once.
June 05, 2009
I enjoy so much driving and yes the blind spots are something too serious to ignore.
June 05, 2009
Very good refresher course in safe driving Ruby!
June 05, 2009
Ruby I don’t drive and there are people out there walking the streets that are very happy I didn’t. Some things you are meant to do and others you are not , driving was one of these things for me. Excellent article Ruby , although I don’t drive I do know the rules of the road and you have stated them very well in this article. Very well written and very informative.
June 05, 2009
Good driving tips Ruby. Some cars just have worst blind spots than others for sure.
June 05, 2009
I am so like Betty. I never liked driving and have given up now. I walk everywhere or take the bus. It is much less stressful. This is a valuable article for drivers.
Christine
June 05, 2009
I was in two car accidents that were both not my fault. Yes, everyone needs to read this article with true focus on their minds. Great subject and great sunmmery on this subject.
June 05, 2009
Useful tips even for seasoned drivers…
June 05, 2009
Essential tips even for experienced drivers, there are far too many people injured or killed on the roads every year and I’m sure some of these accidents could have been avoided with better care.
June 05, 2009
Great advice, Ruby. I worry sometimes about driving home after working a 12 hour shift. I am always so tired. I am glad only have a 10 min drive home.
June 05, 2009
My daughter is just learning, I have given her 1 lesson behind the wheel, after about 10 minutes we parked the van and were done, I was shaking and I think she was too!
thank goodness we live in the country!
June 05, 2009
My wife, B, does most of the driving, she is good and more confident in poor weather than I am. I must admit, I really hate driving in the snow.
June 05, 2009
Great article, Ruby. We’re taught a lot of this stuff way back when we first started driving, but then we get too lax. Great reminder for us all.
June 05, 2009
Great tips for the one that is starting driving
Very interesting.
June 05, 2009
Thank you my friends, I enjoy driving but not in heavy traffic, I like drives in the mountains and around the countryside. I even enjoy driving in the city when it’s my better half doing the driving.We can’t be too careful, there are too many accidents just waiting to happen.
June 05, 2009
I haven’t driven in months, but this is a great article with lots of great tips to remember whenever I do drive again!
June 05, 2009
if all of these are followed faithfully there’ll be no more road mishaps
June 05, 2009
Excellent post!!..this is awesome article and very useful tips for drivers..a must read…Thanx for sharing this great work.
June 05, 2009
great advice
motie
June 05, 2009
Great road tips, Ruby. I often see cars infront of me without working break lights etc. This can be dangerous, and although it’s illegal, people still drive around like that.
Sound article.
June 05, 2009
This is very useful article maam.
June 05, 2009
Good tips!!
June 05, 2009
your tips reminds me things i use to mention to my kid before he go for a drive, to be always extra careful.
nice and so useful tips.
June 05, 2009
All this works until I get to one of those dreaded Jersey circles.
Thanks, Ruby. Hopefully, there will be millions of motorists tomorrow for my commute to work that have read this.
June 05, 2009
Thank you my good friends. Sorry it took me so long to get back to say how much I appreciate you all. My appreciation knows no bounds. You are the greatest.