Five bad driving traits that could cost you
Posted on August 28th, 2011
How we choose to behave while driving could have serious consequences, perhaps a ticket or worse, an accident. Avoid the following bad driving habits and be a safer driver.
Every province innada has a distracted driving law in effect or coming into effect soon (Alberta’s comes into effect on September 1, 2011.) Distracted driving isn’t just about taking phonells, texting or playing with your GPS system while driving; it’s also about eating, putting on make-up, and shaving. A good rule of thumb to drive by is if it requires that you take your eyes or attention away from the road, itn wait.
Drivers who signal late, or worse don’t signal at all, are a major pet peeve for many motorists. Turning on your signal isn’t just a courtesy; youn get a ticket for failing to let people know what you are planning to do. This easy-to-do actn make a big difference in keeping you and your passengers safe.
The posted limit isn’t a suggestion; it’s the maximum speed you should be driving when conditions are ideal. When conditions are not ideal adjust your speed accordingly. If you speed, or do not drive according to the weather and road conditions, don’t be surprised if you see a police cruiser behind you.
Tailgating is an aggressive move andn easily lead you to rear-end ther in front of you if they brake suddenly. Keep a safe distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of you. What makes a safe distance? Under normal driving conditions, safe spacingn be determined with the 2-second rule; a 2-second interval from the time ther in front of you passes a fixed object until you reach the same object. Simply count it out slowly; one thousand and one, one thousand and two. In bad weather, double the two-second rule.
Drivers in the lane that you are looking to move into, expect you to stay where you are. In order to change lanes safely: check your mirrors, check your blind spot, signal your intentions and steer gradually into the new lane. Be sure to maintain your speed, or gently increase it, as too often people slow down as they change lanes. Don’t forget too that you should never cut in front of another vehicle, weave in and out of traffic, or change lanes in or near an intersection.
Safety comes first, of course, but don’t forget the affect that bad driving traits (and their potential consequences)n have on your auto insurance. Drivers without tickets or accidents pay less for auto insurance. It’s as simple as that.
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