Driving Safety Tips Part 1

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This is some driving safety tips. Safety driving differs from driving safety tips. Safety driving focus more on how to drive safe. Whereas driving safety tips not only focus on safe driving techniques, also highlights some safety and security issues while on the road. For the sake of security, please read.

This post is written to provide some tips on how to keep yourself safe while on the road.

1) Drive Reasonably Faster

Yes. But no if i am encouraging you speeding. Drive reasonably fast means keeping your speed at optimum. Slow does not mean safe. Speed does not kill either. So keep your speed at optimum. The optimum speed is the speed which you subtract the maximum speed limit with roughly 10-30kph. Don’t drive too slow.

Let’s say the highway speed limit is 110kph. The optimum speed will be roughly 80-90kph. The reason for this is that many drivers will be driving pass the speed limit. If you are driving dangerously slow on a highway, you are at higher risk in getting hit from behind severely. Keeping your speed at optimum will reduce the chances of getting hit from behind and also easy to manoeuvre around traffic while at the same flow of traffic.

2) Look at the Rear View Mirrors Every 7-10 seconds

It may sound tedious, but how many moments does it take for a glance at the mirrors. Once you have done it routinely, your observations will be sharper and quicker.

The prime reason for this is to keep an eye on the traffic flow behind you. This is to give you a basic idea of rear traffic pattern in order to manoeuvre around easily in-case of emergency.

On top of that, you could notice any suspicious car following you. Glancing at the mirror often gives you chance to notice if there’s any crooks falling you around town to commit a crime against you. If you notice that, drive faster than reasonable speeds, be sharp and be careful. Drive towards the nearest police station or contact the police about the suspicious car tailing you around that area. This will prompt a nearby patrol car to escort you to your destination.

Glancing at the mirror also shows you how close is the car behind. Then, you will have to keep your distance with the cars in-front for more room for braking. Brake is smooth as possible, making use of the available braking space, so that the car behind have time to react and avoid a rear collision.

3) Never Stop When A Bump From Behind

The case is especially for drivers who drive alone often at NIGHT. Culprits commonly use the tactic of bumping you at the back so that you would pull over to inspect and discuss over damage payment. Once you have pulled over, the culprits will take action to rob you.

In relation to the second tip, pay some attention to your mirrors. Try to take note of any suspicious cars following you and how people are in the car.

A bump at the back will only cost you a bumper. So pay the damage yourself or pay for your life. DON’T PULL OVER unless a serious accident occurs. If a serious accident occurs such as high-speed collision, that is obviously not a culprit taking chances. Culprits will make a light but significant bump and they won’t damage their own vehicle badly because that is their only escape vehicle.

4) Look Around Before Entering/Exiting Your Vehicle

Before entering your vehicle, look around you for any suspicious people lurking nearby. Be prepared for any sudden attack. If you don’t feel safe, you have two options, walk to a nearest crowded place or move swiftly into the car and lock yourself in immediately.

Before exiting the car, look around you for any suspicious people lurking around. If you see any suspicious people, don’t get out of the car. Stay in the car and use your cell for help, be it police or your neighbour or your friends. You can also drive away to a safer place.

 

BE SHARP, BE ALERT, BE OBSERVANT, BE CAUTIOUS. DON’T PANIC, DON’T TAKE THINGS FOR GRANTED.

(Part 2 is coming soon…)