| I want to go over 13 simple tips that can help you | | | | such as anger, extreme sadness,or any other emotion |
| become a better driver these tips should have been | | | | that will take you focus off driving. Also do not drive |
| taught to you in drivers training but yet it still seems | | | | under 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 should | | | | saying let the line of 25 cars out of the parking lot but |
| do ever 3-7 days is check you tire pressure this will | | | | if you can make a space for someone trying to get in |
| take you about 2-4 minutes. While checking the | | | | why not do it, if you were in there shoes or car |
| pressure you should look at your tread. If the tread is | | | | wouldn't you want to be let in or whatever. |
| low this could cause many problems especially as | | | | 8. Always prepare your self for different traffic |
| higher speeds if your tread is low and your tire | | | | conditions and weather conditions, check the weather |
| pressure is low you are looking for a trip to the side of | | | | forecast before you leave. |
| the road. | | | | Defensive Driving tip number 9. Keep all documents |
| 2. Clean your windows and mirrors if you use lenses | | | | that should be in the car in the car. |
| clean them to. It is obvious that this could reduce or | | | | 10. Always use your turn signals to let others know |
| inhibit you from changing lanes and seeing your blind | | | | what 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 your | | | | to a mechanic or auto parts store to repair them |
| oil,water,transmission fluid and glass cleaner fluid you | | | | remember to take someone with you to use hand |
| are maintaining your car and this will make the life of | | | | signals. |
| 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 on | | | | had 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 you | | | | highway, they were both in the hospital for weeks. |
| have loose bolts or hinges you don't have to worry | | | | 12. 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 your | | | | your seat belt. |
| car has anti lock brakes or not, you should do this | | | | All driver should take a defensive driving course it help |
| because depending on weather conditions and the | | | | you in so many ways the one way it help me is it |
| type of braking system you have you will have to | | | | reduced 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 | | | | |