Defensive Drivers Avoid Accidents
The prevailing logic that car accidents are unavoidable is
faulty. People seem to believe that
accidents caused by others are just an unavoidable part of life. Defensive drivers do not think that way. They concentrate on driving in a manner which
eliminates as much risk as possible.
Everyone will say that they practice defensive driving techniques, but
very few employ all of the suggestions in this article.
What is Defensive Driving?
The standard Safe
Practices for Motor Vehicle Operations, ANSI/ASSE Z15.1, defines defensive driving as
"driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the conditions around
you and the actions of others."[1]
Defensive driving techniques go beyond the rules of the road and
actually assist drivers in avoiding otherwise unavoidable accidents. Defensive driving techniques generally focus
on awareness and avoiding distractions to allow the defensive driver to avoid
car accidents.
<strong>Top 10 Defensive
Driving Techniques</strong>
Defensive driving techniques
tend to have a very common sense appeal, yet just about everyone fails to
employ each of these techniques 100% of the time. The top 10 defensive driving techniques
include:
1.
Inspect your vehicle regularly. Make sure that it is safe to drive and all
lights, turn signals and brakes are in good working order.
2.
Always use turn signals.
3.
Constantly scan the road for danger.
4.
Avoid distractions such eating, drinking, cell phone
use, applying make up, etc.
5.
Make your vehicle visible. Always turn on your lights at night or when
visibility is low.
6.
Adapt to road conditions. Slow down if it is raining. Add distance between yourself and the car
ahead.
7.
Always follow the two second rule and allow a 2 second
gap between yourself and the car in front of you.
8.
Stay out of blind spots. Do not linger in the blind spot of other
vehicles.
9.
Go with the flow.
Do not drive faster than the normal flow of traffic.
10. Avoid
road rage. Do not allow inconsiderate
drivers to get under your skin.
By following
these 10 simple rules, you will significantly lessen the chance that you will
be in a car accident.
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References:
[1] http://www.asse.org/ansiasse-z151-2012-safe-practices-for-motor-vehicle-operations/ansiasse-z151-2012-safe-practices-for-motor-vehicle-operations