Remaining Alert At All Times To What’s Going On Around You Is Important For Drivers Of All Experience Levels, Not Just Those Who Are Learning How To Drive. Your Split Second Reactions Could Mean The Difference Between Being In A Crash, Or Avoiding One.

Many Crashes Happen Because People Only Watch The Car In Front Of Them. Always Scan Ahead And Around The Car, In Order To Anticipate Crashes Before They Happen.

It Can Take Up To 13 Meters To Stop A Regular Car Doing Just 48 Km/H; Even More, If Your Tires Are Under Inflated, It’s Wet Or The Road Is Slippery. Keep Ample Space Between You And The Car In Front And Increase That Space At Higher Speeds.

Rain, Wind, Glare, Gravel, And Night Driving All Pose Their Own Unexpected Threats. Slow Down, Always Drive Within Your Comfort Zone And Observe Advisory Signs On The Road; They’re There For A Purpose.

To Avoid Blind Spots When Changing Lanes, Always Check Over Your Shoulder First. You Can Also Help To Reduce Blind Spots By Ensuring Your Side Mirrors Are Turned Out Far Enough To See The Entire Width Of The Lanes Beside You.

A Standard Drink, Some Prescription Drugs, Doziness, Or Having Your Mind Elsewhere Can Reduce Attentiveness And Make Reflexes Slow. It’s That Split Second Reaction That Counts.

If You’re Confused About Where You’re Going There’s More Scope For Making Mistakes In Traffic. Slowing Right Down Will Help You Absorb An Unfamiliar Environment And Drive With More Confidence.

Lack Of Visibility Makes Night Driving Hazardous. Slow Down If You’re Having Trouble Seeing And In Rain. Also, Try Shifting Your Gaze Slightly Away From Oncoming Headlights And Adjust Your Rear Vision Mirror To Reduce Glare From Behind.

Country Roads Can Be Narrow, Winding, Rough And Full Of Surprises – Such As Kangaroos, Large Trucks And Holes. Adhere To Advisory Signs, Don’t Be Tempted To Speed, Avoid The Edges Of Roads (But Be Ready To Slow Down And Move Over For Passing Vehicles), And Always Remain Alert, Even If The Road Looks Quiet.

Seat Belts Will Limit Your Contact With The Car’s Interior On Impact And Spread The Forces Over More Of Your Body To Protect Against Neck Injury. Without A Seatbelt And Airbag, You Can Be Killed In A Head On Collision At Just 29km/H.
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