Safe Driving

[FunInTheSunParticipant 8283]

(This topic is inspired from a post Blade made.)

During my life, I’ve seen some really bad drivers on the road. My main pet peeve is when people don’t use their turning signals. I mean, it’s just common courtesy to let me know what lane you’re getting into so I make an adjustment, like: slowing down to avoid bumping into you.

When I was younger, I loved to drive fast. Life is exciting when things are moving fast. But now that I’m older, I see the advantages of not spending money on speeding tickets and higher auto insurance rates.

This modern world has a lot of distractions for drivers such as GPS devices, smart phones, and various electronic stuff you can plug into the car’s dashboard. I’ve seen many drivers that are more concerned about what’s going on with their smartphones than what’s in front of them as they’re driving—that’s why I hurry my ass across the street when I’m walking.

Road conditions and environmental conditions are challenges. Darkness, a wet pavement, gravel on sharp turns, fog, sleet, snow, ice, rain, wind, etc., can lead to accidents. I bewilders me how a person can drive fast and tailgate when the roads are slippery.

I’ve learned that, as a driver, I have to watch out for myself and the other drivers. I can’t trust the other drivers to do the right thing and make a situation safe for me. I have to pay attention to them in case they make a sudden move and drive me off the road!

I think the safest way to drive from point A to point B is to be aware of your surroundings and the position of other vehicles nearby, check your mirrors occasionally, make yourself visible with lights (if necessary), make sure your car is running properly with preventive maintenance, and give yourself plenty of time and braking distance.

Does anyone have other tips for safe driving?

"I saw that there comes a point, in the defeat of any man of virtue, when his own consent is needed for evil to win-and that no manner of injury done to him by others can succeed if he chooses to withhold his consent. I saw that I could put an end to your outrages by pronouncing a single word in my mind. I pronounced it. The word was ‘No.’" (Atlas Shrugged)

[bladeParticipant]

Its becomming a white line nightmare out there (mad max lol) .

F~~~ing women on there f~~~ing phones .

Woman that drive big arse tonka trucks .

BIG BULL BAR + woman = get the f~~~ out of the way

THE PLANTATION HAS NOW TURNED INTO THE KILLING FIELDS . WOMAN ARE NOW ROLLING CAMBODIAN STYLE .

[bladeParticipant]

FunInTheSun wrote:

This topic is inspired from a post Blade made.)

Thanks bro

THE PLANTATION HAS NOW TURNED INTO THE KILLING FIELDS . WOMAN ARE NOW ROLLING CAMBODIAN STYLE .

[DucatiParticipant 42]

As a motorcycle rider keep your head on a swivel, look through turns, learn how counter steering works. Always look for an out!

Watch out for the most dangerous of all drivers: the 30-something streaky blonde haired, makeup applying, phone distracted narcissist, SUV wielding soccer moms blazing a path to Chad’s house while hubby is at work.

Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials. - Lin Yutang

[Anonymous 43]

I go to failmart for groceries after midnight. no one on the roads, and no idiots in the parking lot.

[WPLParticipant 2390]

I agree with what’s already been said: don’t assume that other drivers will do the right thing. In driver’s ed, we were taught “Identify [potential hazards]… Predict [what they will do]… Decide [how YOU will deal with them]… Execute [and do it]”.

A few other things I’ve picked up since then: don’t mash the gas as soon as the light turns green in your direction — look both ways for idiots who are about to run the light (I’ve seen people blow through red lights at speed). Leave yourself an “out” if possible. Aim high — that is, look down the road for hazards and don’t get fixated only on the road right in front of you. Allow plenty of following distance between you and the car ahead of you. When the weather is bad, slow down! As much as possible, drive smoothly; saves gas and wear-and-tear on your car.

[Ever5Participant 1008]

yeah, it’s mostly just paying attention. I agree on the look both ways before crossing a green light, because people can and do run red lights. Basically it’s just paying attention.

Other things, don’t ride people’s asses. Have enough distance that you don’t have to slam the brakes if they slam the brakes.

If on a motorcycle, just assume that no one can see you.

Put away the phone.

Truth has no place to live in the mind of a woman.

[Cú ChulainnParticipant 3910]

I walk a lot on little windy & hilly country roads around here. I wear bright colours and walk facing traffic etc. Every single time I go out I have to step or jump up onto the hedge as some idiot thinks he/she’s lapping at Monza while checking their phones. Ten years ago I’d not have to be so cautious.

Oncoming car these days – look straight at where the driver’s eyes are focussed and prepare for high jump right.

[FunInTheSunParticipant 8283]

Another situation I want to mention is road rage. Sometimes people will cut me off or brake check me and I’ll cuss them out, honk my horn, and pound my fist on the dashboard.

If I sense that someone is deliberately trying to p~~~ me off, I’ll pull to the side of the road, take a deep breath, and then start driving again. Driving while angry is not a good combination for me. There’s too much temptation to get into a conflict with other drivers and have regrets about it later.

There are people who get into road rage situations where they’ll chase after the person who cut them off. They end up having a dented or disabled car and higher insurance rates—all because of some asshole.

"I saw that there comes a point, in the defeat of any man of virtue, when his own consent is needed for evil to win-and that no manner of injury done to him by others can succeed if he chooses to withhold his consent. I saw that I could put an end to your outrages by pronouncing a single word in my mind. I pronounced it. The word was ‘No.’" (Atlas Shrugged)

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