Defensive Driving Steps To Prevent Accidents
Just a few days into the new year, and California auto accident lawyers are already seeing a number of fatalities and accidents
. A brand new year seems like the right time to encourage safe driving, especially among young motorists. This excellent piece by RoadTripAmerica contains 70 golden rules to prevent accidents while driving. There are the usual safety rules that California auto accident lawyers never tired of stressing. There are also a few more that motorists may not pay much attention too.
Some of the rules of defensive driving are
Pay attention to the road.
Trust nobody. Never try to second guess what another driver is going to do, and instead anticipate that he will make errors. Drive accordingly.
Yield to all.
Buckle up.
Don't drink and drive.
Don't drive at excessive speeds.
Invest in additional safety devices, like child safety seats and airbags.
Special tip to motorcyclists -always wear helmets.
Never run red lights. Many serious accidents can be traced to drivers running red lights, resulting in hundreds of fatalities every year.
Drive precisely. Follow all rules because it's often the little details that can cause a serious accident.
Occasionally take time to understand that out on the street, you are always at risk of an accident.
Keep your eyes up, and look down the road.
Create space around your vehicle, avoiding driving too close to the driver in front of you.
Communicate with other drivers.
Drive comfortably.
Use signals to indicate turns and lane changes.
Be aware of blind spots.
Avoid all distractions.
Avoid backing up.
Avoid backing up without scanning the area behind your car first.
Be especially careful at intersections.
Be especially aware of freeway rules. For instance, never stop on a freeway.
Stop for red lights and stop signs.
Know the right situation to use your headlights.
Slow down in poor weather.
Keep your tires well maintained.
Keep your car well maintained.
If you are being tailgated, throw him off. Slow down and give him room to pass.
Drive at an even pace.
Be aware of the signs of hydroplaning.
Know how to come back from a skid.
Avoid head-on accidents by avoiding wrong way driving.
Pass safely.
Avoid single vehicle collisions. Buckle up. Avoid distractions. Avoid drunk driving. Stay alert even on straight and long roads
Deal with headlight glare.
Drive safely at rail crossings.
Watch out for slow moving or stopped cars.
Watch out for animals on the road.
Allow others to pass.
Be especially careful when you are driving a van.
Bicycle safely.
Share the road with bicyclists.
Practice common courtesy toward motorists pedestrian or bicyclists.
Understand the dangers of rushing.
Understand your physical limitations, and how they may impact your driving.
Share the roads with trucks.
Avoid fatigued driving.
Allow for parked vehicles on the roadway.
Give way while driving on mountain roads.
Take care while making left turns .
Recognize hazards before it's too late to avoid them .
Recognize the colors of signs.
Recognize dangers at a distance.
by: Robert Reeves
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