Everyday drivers make little mistakes both in the way they drive and how they use their cars.
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Distance in Traffic
When stopping behind another car:
Always make sure you can see their bumper – If someone goes into the back of you, you will not get launched into the person in front
Leave enough room to manoeuvre around them just in case they break down -
Stand on your brakes
Don’t be afraid to stand on your brakes if you have to:
Remember to brake early
They will not lock up -
Use button shortcuts
Make full use of steering wheel mounted controls:
They help your keep our eyes on the road and result in less accidents -
Check your tyres
Tyres condition is paramount :
Maintain correct tyre pressure
Check them once a month
1.6mm of tread -
Turn radio down
Even though a singalong is great:
Inhibits your ability to judge speed
It affects your reaction time
It Masks engine noise -
Blind spots
Awareness of other drivers’ blind spots:
Reduces accidents
Reduces road-rage
Causes issues when emergency vehicles are trying to pass you -
Sitting correctly
Just because its comfortable doesn’t mean its right
Left leg should not be fully extended when your foot is on the clutch
Your arms should not be fully extended when your hands are in the 10 to 2 position
Headrest should be inline with head
You should have an unobstructed view of your instruments -
Air recirculating
Rules for the most economical use:
Use it summer to lower the ambient temperature of your car before you set off
Don’t use it in winter -
Poor signalling
At roundabouts:
Signal to turn off just as you pass penultimate exit
If your exit is more than 180 degrees from your entry point indicate right -
Hydration
Keep your fluids topped up:
Hydration equals concentration