Driving Tips To Help You To Pollute Less

We've all been told to drive defensively and watch out for the "other guy" on the road, but what exactly should we be doing? What should we be watching out for? Here are some good driving tips to help you better understand defensive driving and how to avoid having an accident.What If?.While driving on the highway, or in the city, always be aware of your surroundings. Scan the road ahead of you and check your rear-view mirror behind you. Look for possible road hazards.

A good way to do this is to play a game of "what if". What if the driver in front of me slams on their brakes? What if the driver on my right runs this stop sign? What if this guy doesn't look and backs out of his parking spot while I'm going down the aisle? By thinking ahead and anticipating what the other guy might do, you can be better prepared in these situations.Keep your own vehicle well maintained.

Defensive driving really begins at home. Be sure you keep your own vehicle maintained by having it serviced on a consistent basis.Pay special attention to the tires, brakes, windshield wipers and lights. Keep your windows and mirrors cleaned off, especially in snow and ice.Intersections.

Be sure you know the driving rules for intersections.Always use your turn signal when approaching an intersection. Don't make the other guy guess what you might do next. When you approach any intersection, be sure you have your foot over the brake just in case something unexpected happens.

Be prepared for it. Only start through the intersection when it is clear. Never assume it is just because you have the green light.

Stopping.Your vehicle's weight determines how long it takes you to come to a stop. The heavier your car weighs, the longer it will take you to stop.A good rule of thumb is that at 65 MPH it will take the length of a football field to come to a stop.Don't be fooled by having ABS brakes.

ABS will help prevent your car from spinning out and locking up during a panic stop. They don't make you come to a stop any quicker.One thousand one.A very good driving tip is the two-second rule when following someone in front of you.

When someone in front of you passes a fixed object, like a mile marker or road sign, count off how long it takes before you pass the same object. If it is sooner than two seconds then you are following too closely. Slow down and back off a little.In bad weather conditions you need to increase the time to three seconds.This includes driving in:.

? Fog
? Rain
? Snow
? Smoke
? Driving behind a motorcycle
? Driving behind a big truck
? Driving at night.Big Trucks.Stay well behind big trucks on the highway. Remember, if you can't see the driver in their side mirror, then they can't see you.Stay out of the blind spots.Be careful when you see a big truck attempting to make a wide right turn.

Never try to pass them in the right lane.These driving tips can help everyone avoid potentially dangerous situations and possible accidents. Put them into use and constantly be aware of the "other guy".

It will help keep you safe while out on the roads and highways.

By: Michael Russell