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Ten Tips for Safer Driving
- Maintain a Safe Distance
The faster a car is traveling, the greater the distance it needs to stop.
A distance of one car length per every 10mph is simply not enough.
- Avoid Backing Up
Drivers can’t see out their rearview mirror any closer than 50ft. behind the car, so backing up should be avoided whenever possible.
- Nine and Three, Not Ten and Two
Airbags deploy at a rate of 250 mph. When not properly positioned, the airbags can turn hands into projectiles that cause additional injury.
- Seatbelts for All Occupants
Even if you’re not in a crash, seatbelts keep passengers in their seats so they don’t impair the driver’s ability to control the car.
- Seatbelts for Control
Seatbelts anchor the driver in the seat so the steering wheel is used for control only— not for driver restraint.
- Watch Further Down the Road
Keeping an eye on the road two or three seconds ahead allows for longer reaction time and fewer sudden stops.
- Know Your Brakes
Proper braking techniques vary, depending on weather or not the car has Anti-lock Brakes. Never operate a vehicle if you don’t know the braking system and how to use it effectively.
- Brake First, Swerve Second
Braking before swerving increases traction on the front wheels, providing greater control of the vehicle. It also prevents SUV roll-overs.
- SUV’s and AWD’s Do Not Equal Safety and Control
SUV’s and AWD vehicles offer some advantages, but not safety advantages. SUV’s are more difficult to control and tend to roll over.
- Drive Alert
Avoid driving when tired. A person driving on four hours of sleep or lesspossesses the equivalent driving skills of a legally drunk driver.
These tips have been brought to you by EIG Insurance and In Control, an advanced driver training program. To visit In Control please CLICK HERE.
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