It is very easy to become a participant in an accident with the current traffic congestion and boorish behavior of drivers on the roads. It is impossible to completely prevent an accident, but there are a few rules you can learn to reduce the risk of an accident. Do not drive with a faulty braking system, with inoperative windshield wipers, headlights and direction indicators.
Instructions
Step 1
The hand position on the steering wheel should be at 3 and 9 o'clock. This is the only way you can react in time to danger on the road. Steering with one hand is not just not recommended, but prohibited.
Step 2
Try to monitor the traffic situation as far as possible, do not limit yourself to observing only the vehicle in front. Watch what is happening in front of him, do not forget to look around, in the rear-view mirrors.
Step 3
Don't completely trust mirrors. Remember they have blind spots. Try to look not only in the mirrors, but also look in the direction of the maneuver you are making.
Step 4
Do not be distracted by other matters while driving. Do not smoke, do not talk on the phone or with passengers, do not listen to loud music, do not paint your lips on the go, do not check your email, do not eat. All this leads to a decrease in attention while driving, and, consequently, to an increased risk of getting into a road traffic accident.
Step 5
Be especially careful when driving at night. Drive at low speed. Stay close to the median, as there may be a pedestrian walking along the shoulder or the edge of your lane, which is easy to miss in the dark. If you are blinded by an oncoming vehicle, immediately turn on the hazard warning lights and stop. Do not pull over to the side of the road, brake directly on the road.
Step 6
If you are driving for a long time, your attention is dulled. Stop, get out of the car, do a couple of simple exercises, get some air. In the heat, carry cool water with you, drink more often and wash your face.
Step 7
Observe the traffic rules. Do not break the speed limit, do not cross the solid dividing line. According to statistics, most accidents occur precisely because of these violations. Do not drive while drinking.
Step 8
If a car in front makes you suspicious, moves slower in relation to the entire flow, swerves along the road, accelerates and brakes sharply - stay away from such a car. Do not overtake her, but rather leave behind.
