One of the most common phrases that you see in driving web sites and hand books is “defensive driving.” They normally say that defensive driving is the way to go if you really want to be safe on the roads. After all, you can be the best driver in the world but you can never control how other people drive around you. So, the best way to keep yourself safe from the dangers … [Read more...]
Grade Your Driving with the Number of Dents and Scratches
Have you ever considered counting the number of dents and scratches you have on your car? Apparently you can use these marks as features in determining just how good of a driver you really are. Of course, scratches and dents can be accidents caused when your car is parked but for sure, you will know which ones were done by you due to your driving. This is not to say that … [Read more...]
Paying Attention Pays
How many times have you heard a motorist say “I never saw him!” after getting into a road accident? I bet that you have heard this excuse so many times you cannot even count. You might have even used this excuse yourself. Let me tell you this, though, that line just doesn’t cut it. More often than not, when a motorist says he didn’t see the other vehicle, it is a case of … [Read more...]
Where Do You Place Your Trust?
This is not meant to be a pessimistic post. It is only meant to open your eyes to the reality that everyone faces out there while driving on the road. When you drive, do you trust other drivers to drive well? Do you trust them to do the right things like follow the law and drive carefully? As noble as this kind of attitude may sound, it might not be the best route to … [Read more...]
Avoid Being Drawn to Road Rages
Driving along the streets especially in traffic can lead to arguments and often encounters that can suddenly look ugly. Drivers go as far as coming to blows while others pull out their guns in cases where they feel that they were beaten to instances like being first or being cut when driving around in the streets. But one thing you should ask for yourself, what do you get out … [Read more...]