Posted on 11/16/2021
Every driver must know that they are putting their lives at risk every day by getting behind the wheel. Yes, you may have total control of your vehicle, but you can't ultimately rely on other drivers on the road practicing safe driving. There are aggressive and reckless drivers, sluggish drivers, inattentive drivers, etc. To ensure your safety is maximized, you should do your part and practice defensive driving! Here are some tips on how: Plan Ahead of Time Defensive driving can happen before you even start your car. A good habit to get into is checking weather conditions and traffic conditions before you leave the house. That way, you can manage expectations during your drive. Check Blind Spots and Use Signals This step is a driver's ed classic. When you want to change lanes or merge into traffic, you should always do your best to turn your head to check your blind spot. Even though modern cars have lane detection systems, you should still manually check because technology ... read more