13 Tips For Defensive Driving

I want to go over 13 simple tips that can help yousuch as anger, extreme sadness,or any other emotion
become a better driver these tips should have beenthat will take you focus off driving. Also do not drive
taught to you in drivers training but yet it still seemsunder the influence of illegal or prescription drugs.
people don't use them.7. Be courteous to other drivers. Basically I'm not
Defensive driving tip number 1.The first thing you shouldsaying let the line of 25 cars out of the parking lot but
do ever 3-7 days is check you tire pressure this willif you can make a space for someone trying to get in
take you about 2-4 minutes. While checking thewhy not do it, if you were in there shoes or car
pressure you should look at your tread. If the tread iswouldn't you want to be let in or whatever.
low this could cause many problems especially as8. Always prepare your self for different traffic
higher speeds if your tread is low and your tireconditions and weather conditions, check the weather
pressure is low you are looking for a trip to the side offorecast before you leave.
the road.Defensive Driving tip number 9. Keep all documents
2. Clean your windows and mirrors if you use lensesthat should be in the car in the car.
clean them to. It is obvious that this could reduce or10. Always use your turn signals to let others know
inhibit you from changing lanes and seeing your blindwhat your going to do before you do it. If you blinkers
spot. As a plus you car will appear cleaner.are not working the only place you should be going is
3. Check your fluid levels weekly by checking yourto a mechanic or auto parts store to repair them
oil,water,transmission fluid and glass cleaner fluid youremember to take someone with you to use hand
are maintaining your car and this will make the life ofsignals.
you car a lot longer plus it will give you less problems.11. Make sure you have all loose object secured. I have
I'm sure you check you gas level unless you almost onhad a family member get seriously injured because
empty and are afraid to look at the gauge.there daughters lunch box slide under the pedal on the
4. Usually unless someone else drives your car or youhighway, they were both in the hospital for weeks.
have loose bolts or hinges you don't have to worry12. Check your cars gauges before moving but after
about this but make sure you steering column, mirrors,starting the vehicle.
and seat are in a good driving position for you.13. This is the mother of all defensive driving tips fasten
Defensive Driving tip number 5. Check to see if youryour seat belt.
car has anti lock brakes or not, you should do thisAll driver should take a defensive driving course it help
because depending on weather conditions and theyou in so many ways the one way it help me is it
type of braking system you have you will have toreduced my insurance rate but if you have points on
apply the brake pedal differently.your license it can reduce those also.
6. If possible do not drive while under emotional stress