I don't proclaim myself to be the best driver on the road. Goodness knows I've had my fair share of oops moments. But I do make sure to stick with a few basic principles that I believe have kept me and the other drivers and passengers on the roads around me safe as possible. I think that if we all obeyed at least some of the same principles, we'd have much less traffic problems, less road rage and possibly, on a very wide scope, a less grumpy world because everyone is getting to their destination on time.
Principle #1: Pay attention to what is going on around you, always. You should know what cars are near you when you're driving. You should also have your next ten seconds planned out so that you don't have to make erratic movements and possibly cause a crash. It's simple. Pay attention and use your mirrors for their intended purpose.
Principle #2: Don't tailgate. Not only is it dangerous, it makes most people feel like they're being bossed around or bullied. These same people generally won't be inclined to do as you're trying to force them to do and may even do the exact opposite, quickly and without warning. I guarantee that it will take longer to get there when your car is stopped in the car in front of yours' trunk. Solution? Stay back, wait to pass. Flip them off as you go by if you must, but don't ride their bumper because most people won't let you bully them in their car. We feel invincible in them.
Principle #3: Use, but don't abuse your turn signals. Turn them on before you turn, shortly before. I think there's a one hundred foot rule. Whatever it is, I'm certain that it isn't eight miles ahead of time though. So, if you hear it clicking or binging or whatever sound it makes, be sure to obey it or turn it OFF.
Principle #4: The speed limit is there to say how fast we're allowed to go. Let's get as close to that as possible or pull over so that other people can. If the sign says forty five, go forty five, maybe even a little faster if you're feeling daring. But be safe. And remember, police men have a quota and the faster you're going the more points you're worth.
Thanks for reading. Drive safely.
Principle #1: Pay attention to what is going on around you, always. You should know what cars are near you when you're driving. You should also have your next ten seconds planned out so that you don't have to make erratic movements and possibly cause a crash. It's simple. Pay attention and use your mirrors for their intended purpose.
Principle #2: Don't tailgate. Not only is it dangerous, it makes most people feel like they're being bossed around or bullied. These same people generally won't be inclined to do as you're trying to force them to do and may even do the exact opposite, quickly and without warning. I guarantee that it will take longer to get there when your car is stopped in the car in front of yours' trunk. Solution? Stay back, wait to pass. Flip them off as you go by if you must, but don't ride their bumper because most people won't let you bully them in their car. We feel invincible in them.
Principle #3: Use, but don't abuse your turn signals. Turn them on before you turn, shortly before. I think there's a one hundred foot rule. Whatever it is, I'm certain that it isn't eight miles ahead of time though. So, if you hear it clicking or binging or whatever sound it makes, be sure to obey it or turn it OFF.
Principle #4: The speed limit is there to say how fast we're allowed to go. Let's get as close to that as possible or pull over so that other people can. If the sign says forty five, go forty five, maybe even a little faster if you're feeling daring. But be safe. And remember, police men have a quota and the faster you're going the more points you're worth.
Thanks for reading. Drive safely.
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