Easy Tips to Improve your Driving

This time we look at how to deal with those that are less attentive to their driving – by allowing for ‘challenged’ drivers. No one is a poor driver, at least not if you ask them. We all have our reasons for driving as we do but, judging by the numerous examples seen in dash-cam footage online, I think some drivers’ idea of what is acceptable on the road would be considered by the majority as somewhere between ignorant and downright dangerous. And, as the number of vehicles on our roads increase, I can’t see this situation improving. Of course the majority of drivers are courteous and safe. It’s the maniacs we all want to stay away from. The lesson here is to keep a sharp eye out for them ahead and in your mirrors, and the golden rule is to maintain adequate space between you and them. Whether it’s better to be in front and getting away from them, or Part 3

vice-versa so you can keep an eye on them and let them zoom off ahead will depend on the situation. Yes, it can be annoying that the space you have so carefully created is then taken up by another car, but just ease off and create a bit more space again. After all, the few seconds you will lose are nothing compared to the hours you will spend sorting an insurance claim out – or the eternity if something far worse should happen.

By Iain Betson