With the festive season around the corner, it is advisable to be aware of your surroundings and how to protect yourself and your passengers from aggressive drivers.
CMH Suzuki Pinetown – 3 tips on defensive driving
Aggressive drivers and their reckless driving habits are responsible for almost one-third of all traffic accidents. Unfortunately, many reckless drivers are weaving in and out of traffic without consideration for other drivers on the road. So with that in mind, here are 3 tips on defensive driving to help lower the risk when you get behind the wheel.
Be aware of your surroundings
Increased awareness of your surroundings will enable you to predict what other drivers might do on the road. In the worst-case scenario, it will be easier to avoid potential risk as it would catch you off guard.
Be aware of your surroundings
Maintain a safe distance
Chances are, you or someone you know have come across ‘Brake Checking’ – this is when a vehicle ahead of you slams its brakes and thus forces a reaction out of you. CMH Suzuki Pinetown suggests you follow the 3-second rule, picking out a marking and counting 3 seconds. If it is still visible, then there’s probably enough following distance. But also take into consideration road conditions.
Maintain a safe following distance
Avoid distractions
Driving always requires your 100% attention, stay focused and ascertain you are well-rested before getting into the driver’s seat. CMH Suzuki Pinetown recommends at least 7 hours of sleep before you start a journey, with 15-minute breaks every 2 hours, especially during night driving.
CMH Suzuki Pinetown says drive safely this Festive Season
CMH Suzuki Pinetown wishes that all our clients stay safe on the roads during the festive period and in the future.
We must bear in mind the dangers and hazards we may encounter whilst driving, so let’s perfect our safety procedures so that we can all arrive alive, and let us remember the 3 tips on defensive driving
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