13 Safe Driving Tips

Most people think that once they can make a car move, they are automatically qualified to drive a car or other vehicle on the road not knowing that there alot involve in driving. Here (Nigeria) in this part of the world where anyone can obtain a DRIVER'S LICENSE without undergoing a driving test. This post will teach you some basic safe driving tips for your everyday driving.

1.The first thing you should do every 3-7 days is check your tire pressure, this will take you about 2-4 minutes. While checking the pressure you should look at your tread. If the tread is low this could cause many problems especially as higher speeds if your tread is low and your tire pressure is low you are looking for a trip to the side of the road.

2. Clean your windows and mirrors and if you use lenses clean them too. It is obvious that this could reduce or inhibit you from changing lanes and seeing your blind spot. As a plus your car will appear cleaner.

3. Check your fluid levels at least weekly by checking your oil, water, transmission fluid and glass cleaner fluid, you are maintaining your car and this will make the life of you car a lot longer plus it will give you less problems. I'm sure you check you gas (fuel) level unless you almost on empty and are afraid to look at the gauge.

4. Usually unless someone else drives your car or you have loose bolts or hinges you don't have to worry about this but make sure you steering column, mirrors and seat are in a good driving position for you.

 

5. Check to see if your car has anti lock brakes or not, you should do this because depending on weather conditions and the type of braking system you have you will have to apply the brake pedal differently.

6. If possible do not drive while under emotional stress such as anger, extreme sadness or any other emotion that will take your focus off driving. Also do not drive under the influence of illegal or prescription drugs.

7. Be courteous to other drivers. Basically I'm not saying let the line of 25 cars out of the parking lot but if you can make a space for someone trying to get in why not do it, if you were in there shoes or car wouldn't you want to be let in or whatever.

8. Always prepare your self for different traffic conditions and weather conditions, check the weather before you leave mostly for long journey.

 

9. Keep all documents that should be in the car inside the car.

10. Always use your turn signals to let others know what your going to do before you do it. If you blinkers are not working the only place you should be going is to a mechanic or auto parts shop to repair them, remember to take someone with you to use hand signals.

11. Make sure you have all loose object secured. I know someone who get seriously injured because her daughter's lunch box slide under the pedal on the highway, they were both in the hospital for weeks.

12. Check your car's gauges before moving but after starting the vehicle.

13. This is the mother of all defensive driving tips fasten your seat belt.

All driver should take a defensive driving course it helps you in so many ways. Remember that you might be careful but the next driver(s) may not, be wise so drive to stay alive.