Tailgating is all-too-common on the roads today. Not only does it give you little reaction time when the car in front brakes, the car also blocks your view of the road ahead. If the vehicle in front is a truck, then your lack of visibility is compounded. Tailgating a motorcyclist threatens the person’s life. Motorcyclists can fall off their bikes on slippery pavement or when they hit a pothole. Should this happen to a motorcyclist just a few feet in front of you, you won’t have time to avoid hitting.
Of our five senses, we primarily rely on the sense of sight for our driving. While all drivers have this sense, some “see” the road and traffic situation far better than others. Why do some drivers possess a superior road awareness while others don’t? Because they are using several if not all of these tips: Stay Alert A number of factors go into your alertness when driving. First, you must have an alert mind. This requires getting at least 7 hours of sleep every night. You must not drive under.
Obeying the traffic laws and safe driving isn’t easy when many people on the road don’t share your mindset. You make an effort to allow a safe following distance only to have a tailgater negate this by following you too closely. How do you deal with aggressive tailgaters without becoming aggressive yourself? Here are five suggestions: Don’t Get Drawn into the Aggressive Driving “Game” While getting some revenge may seem tempting, the other driver will simply respond in kind. The result is an unpleasant and dangerous road battle that could.
Even though seat belts have been in cars for decades, some people still fail to use them. Part of the reason for this, is that current generations fail to learn the lessons of previous generations. Each generation starts from scratch and must either be convinced, or learn the lesson themselves the hard way. This is why thousands of people die each year when involved in a car crash without their seat belt on. Hopefully, these three reasons for wearing a seat belt will convince some people to buckle up. Injury.
Motorcyclists have the odds stacked against them. Their small size means they’re less likely to be seen in busy traffic situations. Their lack of a protective cage means their riders are more likely to suffer a serious or fatal injury in an accident. Their two wheels make them less stable on poor road surfaces and wet pavement. For these reasons, motorists should not drive around them as they would other cars. Safely sharing the road with motorcyclists requires giving them special consideration like you would to pedestrians and bicyclists. Here.
Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of car accidents, and they often leave victims with injuries such as whiplash, back strain, or a concussion. Here are ways you can avoid such a crash: Maintain a Safe Following Distance This applies whether you’re driving on a rural road, busy city street, or on a freeway. A safe following distance will allow you to safely brake if the car in front of you suddenly slows or comes to a complete stop. Stopping Distance When you stop, always leave two.
Over one million car crashes each year are blamed on wet roads. Therefore you will want to be careful when driving in the rain. Consider the following tips to help prevent ending up in a car accident! Car Maintenance Keeping your car well maintained is one key to avoiding a crash. Before you head out on a rainy day make sure your windshield wipers are in working condition. If they appear cracked it is time to replace them. In addition, run a test by spraying the windshield washer. If the wipers leave.
Thanks to modern tire technology, blowouts are less common than in years past. However, even today’s best tires have a limit to the amount of abuse they can sustain. When a blowout occurs while rounding a corner or swerving to avoid an obstacle, the results are often devastating. Most drivers don’t know how to handle blowouts especially during high-speed travel. Their first reaction is to brake hard which causes a complete loss of control over the vehicle. Blowouts can also cause rollovers during hard turns in vehicles with a high.