AUTOCARE WITH DAMILARE: HOW TO BE A GOOD ROAD USER

HOW TO BE A GOOD ROAD USER

Having good driving habits improves your safety behind the wheel, the safety of your passengers and the safety of the drivers around you, Thereby reducing accident on the road, and that also help your car last longer.

Keep your mobile away

A common misconception is that drivers think it’s okay to use their mobile phone whilst stopped at a traffic lights. However, the law states that it is illegal to use a mobile phone that is not hands free, while the engine is running. Keeping your phone off from you, while driving gives 

Stick to and know the speed limit

Sometimes road signs aren’t always clear about the speed limit, leaving motorists unsure about how fast they should be travelling.  Unless signs say otherwise, you should always stick to 30mph when driving on a road with street lights. Ignoring the speed limit puts yourself and other drivers at risk. To minimise your chances of being involved in an accident, you should always stick to the speed limit.  

Turn headlights on when necessary

A safe driving habit is knowing that you should switch your headlights on if you can’t see at least 1000 feet in front of you. You should also remember to use your low beam headlights whenever it is raining.

Keep your music quiet

Although playing loud music when behind the wheel can be fun, it can also be a huge distraction. Listening to loud music can become hazardous, as it reduces the driver’s ability to notice and react to hazards. So as a safe driving habit, it is recommended the music is kept to a sensible level.

Always indicate and check your blind spots

Using your indicators is a clear way to inform the drivers around you where you plan to turn or which lane you intend to move in to. Correctly using your indicators is a safe driving habit, as it informs other drivers of what you’re doing, so they can follow behind safely.

Remembering to check your blind spots is another good driving habit. Your blind spot is an area that can’t be seen from your car’s mirrors. So checking your blind spot makes you aware of any potential hazards before setting off.

Wear your seatbelt

Correctly wearing your seatbelt is the simplest way to prevent fatalities if your vehicle becomes involved in an accident.  A safe driving habit is to make sure you always wear your seatbelt and insist that your passengers do also.

Safe following distance

Another safe driving habit is to keep a safe following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front. A helpful reminder of the safe following distance is by the two-second rule. It is recommended that drivers stay at least two seconds behind the vehicle that is directly in front of them.

Not keeping a safe following distance is referred to as tailgating. Tailgating is when a motorist drives too closely behind the vehicle in front, usually in an attempt to force them to move lanes or speed up.

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