This is for all good drivers - you're not as good as you think you are!
According to several insurance company surveys, almost everyone thinks they're "above average" behind the wheel. But if there are no bad drivers, who's causing all those accidents?
I don't want it to be you. That's why I have 4 tips designed to make bad drivers better and good drivers great. This is from Money Central .com: Tip #1. Hold your calls. Talking on your cell phone slows your reaction time as much as a few drinks. The experts all agree that the secret to good driving is--driving. Just driving. Anything else can wait until you get there.
Tip #2: Use the 2 second rule. When the car in front of you passes something like a signpost or streetlight start counting "one Mississippi, two Mississippi-" If you pass that object before you finish that second Mississippi, back off. You're following too close--Make it 4 seconds when the roads are wet and 10 in icy conditions.
Our third safe driving tip: Where your eyes go, your car follows. In an emergency, don't look at what you DON'T want to hit. Look at where you need to go to avoid the accident.
And finally, if you want to be the best driver on the road, don't just look at the car ahead of you. Try to take in the entire scene. Keep your eyes moving by checking your mirrors every 5 to 10 seconds. Even if no one's behind you, it'll exercise your peripheral vision. And here's an interesting trick: Try raising your gaze. Meaning if you're looking at the top of the car in front of you, look a foot higher. You'll still be able to see what's ahead of you, but you'll also be able to see further down the road. And you'll have plenty of time to react to those other drivers who aren't listening to this great advice.
I don't want it to be you. That's why I have 4 tips designed to make bad drivers better and good drivers great. This is from Money Central .com: Tip #1. Hold your calls. Talking on your cell phone slows your reaction time as much as a few drinks. The experts all agree that the secret to good driving is--driving. Just driving. Anything else can wait until you get there.
Tip #2: Use the 2 second rule. When the car in front of you passes something like a signpost or streetlight start counting "one Mississippi, two Mississippi-" If you pass that object before you finish that second Mississippi, back off. You're following too close--Make it 4 seconds when the roads are wet and 10 in icy conditions.
Our third safe driving tip: Where your eyes go, your car follows. In an emergency, don't look at what you DON'T want to hit. Look at where you need to go to avoid the accident.
And finally, if you want to be the best driver on the road, don't just look at the car ahead of you. Try to take in the entire scene. Keep your eyes moving by checking your mirrors every 5 to 10 seconds. Even if no one's behind you, it'll exercise your peripheral vision. And here's an interesting trick: Try raising your gaze. Meaning if you're looking at the top of the car in front of you, look a foot higher. You'll still be able to see what's ahead of you, but you'll also be able to see further down the road. And you'll have plenty of time to react to those other drivers who aren't listening to this great advice.
