How You Can Drive Safely and Avoid Accidents
You may have a good driving skill, but there are other drivers that may not share the same principle as you have in driving. Knowing how to drive safe to avoid a potential road accident is important and having the basic knowledge on how to determine the telltale signs of a dangerous driver will not only save your life but will also prevent an accident that has the possibility of someone getting killed. Defensive driving is defined as driving to save time, money and most importantly lives in spite of any conditions, situations and actions of others. Here are some tips on how you can drive safely;
Tip # 1: Look ahead of you Most accidents can be avoided by simply looking ahead. If people is aware on what is happening not just in front on them but to the miles up ahead. Practice yourself of looking not just in front of you but as far down the road as possible, this way you will be aware of what is happening ahead and will give you time to react before something bad hits you. Nowadays, new drivers get into the habit of just looking in front of them, giving them less time to react and even lesser time to act.
Tip # 2: Get the big picture If you already saw a hazard come your way or the possibility of you being involved in that hazardous situation, do not just stare at it! It is best that you plan an escape route there and then, waiting for it to strike you will not only put yourself at risk but those who are with you as well. Reacting according to the situation is important and having a presence of mind with this situation is a must.
Tip # 3: Create an escape plan Every situation is different and in the road there are many possibilities that can happen. You may have the skill of a good and safe driver, but it is hard to predict what other drivers will do, and having an emergency plan to avoid getting into an accident is important.
Tip # 4: Keep your distance No matter great your escape plan is if you are not in the safe distance to execute your plan then it is just a waste of time. A safe distance will enable you to execute your plan and give you space to maneuver your vehicle in case something gets wrong with the other vehicle. It is in the nature of every human to hang out in packs and it is very evident with the driving patterns.
Tip # 5: Focus on the driving Mobile phones, computers, and radios are a distraction to your driving. Avoid using your mobile phones while driving as you need all your senses on the task at hand and that is driving. It is best that your attention is solely on the road. It will enable you to have a fast reaction in case of emergencies.