How to be a SaferDriver

Every time you take full control of the steering wheel, a big responsibility lies in your hands. That is why you should be a responsible driver. Dealing with lots of other drivers, pedestrians and even cyclists. Even if you think you're already a pro, there is always room for improvement. And to help you become a safer driver, we prepared some tips for you.

Practice

Practice makes perfect, and when you practice driving more conscientiously, you become a safer driver. Practicing improves your skills in driving. You’ll be able to learn more things when you frequently practice driving.

Avoid distractions

While driving, avoid any forms of distractions. This includes the mobile phone, texting, calling and mobile gadgets. Even loud music is considered a distraction because it prevents you from hearing any alarm or signals from other drivers. We understand that most of the time, we use mobile phones for navigation. If that’s the case, then it is smart to invest in a phone mount to be installed in your dashboard. This way, you still have your eyes on the road. But don’t ever text while driving.

Know how to merge with traffic

When you inefficiently merge lanes, it causes road rage, traffic, and even accidents. Some drivers tend to aggressively cut lanes, which cause trouble for themselves and the other drivers as well. The best thing to do is to stay calm, then zipper merge, where each driver takes one turn. Be patient. This is one of the characteristics of a responsible and safe driver.

Follow traffic rules and regulations

This is one of the most basicsteps in being a responsible driver—the best, actually. Abiding with the traffic rules and regulations will help lessen the risk of accidents, as well as getting a record and ticket that will ruin a good driving record.

Don’t drive when sleepy or drunk

Driving requires focus and attention on the road, and you will not be able to focus or pay attention to the road when you’re drunk and/or sleepy. It is one of the major causes of road accidents in the world. Make sure that before you take full control of the vehicle, you’re 101% alert and focused. Ensure that you’re in the proper mindset and that you can pay attention to the road, to other drivers and traffic rules as well.

Park with precision

Parking is another skill that you need to acquire when learning how to drive. At first, parking might be a very difficult skill to learn, but when you get the hang of it, it will then be easy for you. Practice parking with precision as well, especially when driving backward and parking in tight spots. It is also helpful to practice parking tips, which will further improve your parking ability.

Being a responsible driver is the key to becoming a safer driver. Knowing the traffic rules and regulations as well as avoiding driving distractions is the key elements of having a safe drive.