How to Steer Clear of Dangerous Drivers

Winter driving can be difficult with the ice and snow covering the streets. A few tips can make your winter trip safer. Winter driving accidents often occur due to driving under pressure and increased speed. Try and give yourself extra time for reaching the destination. One thing to keep in mind in winters is that you should go out only when you need to. Winter is not the time to hit the roads just for fun.

Purchase snow tires for your vehicle. At the minimum, you should buy two tires for front drive or then two for rear drive. Reduce the speed on winter stricken roads. Use of cruise control should be avoided because it limits the control that you have over the vehicle. Leave adequate space between you and the car in front of you. The distance should be at least three times the normal safe distance as recommended by The Weather Channel. Try and replace the windshield wiper blades with snow blades. This will help in enhancing traction and control.

 

It is that time of the year when drivers have to deal with an abundance of children walking to and from school. To avoid accidents, drivers should take more care and be extra cautious and alert especially while driving around schools. Parents should keep certain rules in mind while walking and driving their kids to school. It is always advisable to walk your child to the bus stop and back.

If you ride to school in a school bus, you should always be on time. You should stay in your seat and avoid pushing and shoving. Teen drivers should take extra precautions while driving to school and back. Talking and texting on the cell phone while driving should be strictly prohibited. Any type of earphones should not be used while driving. A very simple and important safety driving tip is to remember to pay full attention. Many accidents occur due to driver inattention and carelessness like applying makeup, changing the radio station and focusing on other things rather than vehicles and pedestrians in the area.

 

No matter how safe a driver you are or how all your family members practice the best defensive driving techniques, every time you hit the road, there will always be some other driver you need to watch out for. Irrespective of age, defensive driving is extremely important for drivers who are young as well as old. But how do you steer clear of dangerous drivers on the road?

* Watch out for drivers who use cell phones.
* Speeding, tailgating and drivers who change lanes too quickly can also cause accidents.
* Always pay attention to the road ahead of you, the road behind and to your sides.

 

As cautious as women drivers try to be, they tend to get as distracted, if not more, than their male counterparts. And this holds true if the female driver in question is a mom. If you don’t want to be one of those unfortunate moms in a mess with the authorities for distracted driving, then here are some tips to help reduce distractions in your daily routine.

* Make sure everyone in the car is buckled up before you get started, and keep checking on them during stopovers.
* Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel at all times.
* Never take calls while driving; divert all your calls to voicemail.
* Allow a responsible passenger or an older child to handle your pphone calls and text messages.
* If the phone call is urgent, then pull to the side of road before you answer it.
* If needed, use a hands free device. But limit your usage.
* Pull over to the side of the road and settle any arguments and disputes that may erupt in the car.
* Never, never, never apply makeup or eat or even read anything when driving!