We all want to be as safe as possible when we get behind the wheel. Some of the most important people in our lives are usually riding along with us. It is a great idea to try to be a safe defensive driver. Becoming a defensive driver is learning above and beyond what is expected of you to become a driver by law. In fact, there are defensive driving courses you can take in order to up your driving confidence and even great for beginners.
Here are some of what you will learn in a defensive driving course that you can apply now to your driving.
- Safety is your main priority; you need to keep this top-of-mind while driving.
- Minimize or remove any or all distractions and pay attention to the road at all times.
- You do not put trust in other drivers. Therefore, you must always be thinking that they are bound to make a mistake and this will cause you to drive with more caution.
- Have an escape route handy in the instance that you need to react quickly.
- Use the 3-4 second rule when trailing behind vehicles. Drive with enough distance between you and the car in front of you so that you can stop quickly if you need to.
- Always follow the speed signs and depending on weather or other disruptions, you may need to decrease your speed. Do not allow other drivers to intimidate you.
Hopefully, some of these defensive driving tips you are already doing, if not, you can start today.
Ultimately, you want to always remain cool and calm as a defensive driver, and these best practices can help you do just that!
