5 good driving habits to prevent car accidents
Avoiding accidents, or at least reducing the risks, is possible when you adopt good driving habits. Here are 5 road behaviors that will allow you to drive safely!
1. Have a light foot
Obeying the speed limit pays off in every way. In fact, you avoid fines and demerit points and you make a positive contribution to overall road safety. Pay attention to the speed displayed on road signs and get in the habit of adjusting your speed when turning to maintain better control of your vehicle.
2. Keep your eyes on the road
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of traffic accidents. To avoid falling into the trap, avoid using your phone while driving, consuming food while driving and using the touchscreen of your car.
3. Stay zen
Try to plan your trips and departure time in advance. This will help you avoid the stress of arriving late and the urge to drive above safe and permissible speed limits. In addition to reducing the risk of an accident, this habit allows you to avoid hard braking and rapid acceleration, thus helping to reduce your fuel consumption.
4. Keep your distance
With the other cars
Adopt defensive driving and always stay alert for other drivers on the road. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. This will give you more time to react and allow you to avoid hard braking.
With heavy vehicles
The required braking distance and the width of the blind spots of heavy vehicles are much greater than those of passenger vehicles. If a heavy vehicle is following you, signal your intentions in advance and leave adequate space for the driver to brake safely.
5. Share the road
Exercise caution and respect for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. Courtesy is always the order of the day.
Yield Here to Pedestrians
Identify crosswalks and stop as soon as a pedestrian enters them or clearly indicates their intention to cross.
Respect priorities at intersections
Be careful when approaching an intersection. Stop your vehicle before the stop line and give the right of way to pedestrians and cyclists.
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