| Unfortunately, more and more drivers don't | | | | and do not overtake even if the urge is |
| want to become defensive drivers nowadays | | | | almost uncontrollable. |
| which increases chances of accidents related | | | | |
| to driving and cars. This is something not | | | | 3. Be aware of the other driver and maintain |
| only confined in a single locality, | | | | proper distance. It is almost absolute that |
| community, state or country as this is rather | | | | we are not aware of the kind of person the |
| a global phenomenon. | | | | driver of the other auto is. |
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| Driving should be something fun and safe and | | | | So, just to be certain that we don't get in |
| not scary and dangerous if we only practice | | | | trouble we should always maintain enough |
| simple things relating to defensive driving. | | | | distance from the auto in front that if the |
| These things are not so hard to do as they | | | | driver suddenly steps on the brake without |
| are merely matters of routine and discipline. | | | | signaling that intention first, you can have |
| Defensive driving is a matter of practice too | | | | the sufficient opportunity to avoid any |
| as with other skills we acquire. | | | | accident. |
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| So, what basically is defensive driving? | | | | 4. Check your car before you use it. Check if |
| | | | the brakes are properly working. Check if the |
| Defensive driving is driving characterized by | | | | engine is in good condition. |
| prudence, diligence and reasonable | | | | |
| cautiousness with the goal of making the road | | | | 5. Observe proper speed especially in |
| a safe place not only for a defensive driver | | | | superhighways. |
| but for other people, as well. | | | | |
| | | | These are some things you can bear in mind |
| It will not take an Einstein to realize the | | | | every time you drive. They are simple things |
| significance of defensive and driving and it | | | | that can make you a defensive driver. |
| will not also take a Newton to be a defensive | | | | |
| driver. This is because for the most part | | | | With the increase in number of cars falling |
| defensive driving is common sense put into | | | | in line every day on our major roads, the |
| practice. | | | | complexity there is in driving is also |
| | | | aggravated. The need to make ourselves |
| So here are some tips you can remember so | | | | skillful particularly on defensive driving |
| that you become defensive drivers without | | | | techniques becomes even more evident and |
| need of spending money to attend a driving | | | | necessary. |
| school. | | | | |
| | | | In order to mitigate the tendency of |
| 1. Follow traffic rules. This is perhaps the | | | | suffering from vehicular accidents, we should |
| most basic but the most neglected of all. | | | | always make certain that we keep in mind |
| Make sure you observe traffic rules like no | | | | these defensive driving tips. |
| overtaking, no over speeding whatsoever | | | | |
| because they will not be made as rules as | | | | Driving indeed need not be that risky and |
| such if there is no wisdom behind them. | | | | dangerous we only have to practice defensive |
| | | | driving and we can be assured that our |
| 2. Be aware of traffic signs and symbols. If | | | | experience on the road will be much more fun |
| there is a sharp curve symbol make sure you | | | | than ever. |
| follow the idea behind the sign - slow down | | | | |