While driving, there are safety precautions we must consider, no matter what
type of experience we have or the type of car we drive. Modern vehicles have so
much needed safety features and every driver must follow these rules.
After following all the essential safety precautions for your car, there are
specific road safety tips that you need to put into consideration.
Here are the most important road safety tips that you may be unaware of;
Eliminate the blind spot
The “blind spot” in
your mirror is the area on the both sides of your car that is invisible to your
side mirrors. The blind spot can be easily eliminated by adjusting both mirrors
away from you until your car is no longer visible in both mirrors. This will help
to make sure that any car that passes you will remain in at least one of your
mirrors until it enters your field of vision.
Concentrate on the traffic and also the road signs
Traffic signs are very essential, they help in regulating traffic on the
road. However, you should know what ‘defensive driving means’- it means paying
close attention to how other guys are driving.
Avoid playing loud music while driving
A good way to keep you alert and focused on the road while driving can be
playing music. However, if the music is too loud or too high-tempo, it can
hamper your safety.
Keep your headlights on always
Most people think they only need to turn on their headlights in dark and dim
conditions, studies have revealed that driving with your headlights on at all
times can reduce your risk of being involved in an accident by up to 32%. So,
always put your light on whenever you drive.
Keep using the handbrake
It is a safety precaution to always pull up the handbrake if you’re on a
hill. Most people don’t know that they should always pull up the handbrake
after stopping the car – even if your vehicle rests on a flat surface, this
helps to keep the handbrake in good working order. This action is very vital since
it is also used as an emergency in a situation when your brakes fail, as it
overrides the hydraulic mechanism normally used to control the brakes.
Also see: WHY ARE CAR FLOOR MATS ESSENTIAL?
Do not slam on the brake during a tyre blowout
When your tyre explodes while driving, you may instinctively slam on the brakes.
You should not do that since slamming on the brake can cause the car to spin
out of control. When you want to gain control during a tyre blowout, you should
put your foot on the accelerator and speed up, then squeeze the pedal for a
couple of seconds and keep the car straight.
