Friday, October 6, 2017

Baby Driver: Dealing With Unsafe Motorists


You aren’t the only person on the roads. Millions of drivers hit the open road on a daily basis to get to work, go on vacation or cruise around. The majority of people don’t think about other motorists when they get behind the wheel, but they should. Bad drivers put the safety of you and at your family at risk, and there are plenty of them in the US. There isn’t a statistic, but we all know who the culprits are when we see them weaving in and out of traffic.

The fact that they can impact your safety is pretty chilling, but there is good news. Luckily, it is possible to avoid dangerous drivers on the roads if you know the tricks of the trade. Because we want you to be secure, you can find a selection of the hints underneath.

Leave Them Space
One of the only positive things about bad drivers is that they are easy to spot. They don’t have to weave in and out of traffic, but they will give off a bad vibe. Like the people who tailgate while you’re driving to the speed limit. Once you spot a contender, make sure to give them enough space. They are unpredictable and could try a variety of maneuvers. However, they are most likely to try and overtake when they get the opportunity. By giving them enough room, there should be no reason to get legal help after a car accident. Some people may even prefer to slow down or pull over and let them past.


Stay Calm
Even when you know what is going to happen, it’s hard not to react. Road rage is real, and it occurs on both sides. The thing about fury is that it’s unhealthy, especially behind the wheel. To begin with, your anger consumes your mind and takes your focus on the asphalt. A person who reacts to a bad driver could end up causing an accident and doing more harm than good. Also, there is no telling what the person in the car will do when confronted. People do bad things in the name of road rage, and you don’t want to get into a fight. The best thing to do is keep both hands on the steering wheel and watch them speed off into the distance.

Honk Loudly
Honking is a sign you are angry, but there is more to a honk than a release of tension. In most countries, it’s a sound which tells fellow drivers your position. Anyone who has visited India or Southeast Asia knows how it works. In simple terms, you see a person who is driving erratically and sound the horn. The individual should hear it, look for the source, and find you in the next lane. Hopefully, this should be enough to ensure that they don’t do anything stupid in your presence. They might think “what’s this guy honking at?!” but it’s a small price to pay. A horn is much more than a last resort.


Avoid Highways
In America, this isn’t an easy thing to do because highways and freeways connect cities and towns. Europeans can take an A road to a destination without having to deal with tried drivers, yet you can't. There is no doubt highways are quicker and more accessible, but sometimes a service road can be a suitable alternative. For starters, they are slower, so fewer drivers are trying out for the next Fast & Furious movie. Plus, there are fewer drivers on service roads as the majority of people use highways and freeways. It isn’t possible to do all of the time, but it is worth considering when you get the chance.

Ditch The Car
The last resort is to stop driving altogether. Sadly, there is no way to be one hundred percent safe on the roads. Not only can you cause an accident, but unforeseen circumstances can appear out of the blue. Let’s face it – you won’t have to deal with a car accident if you walk everywhere. Yes, it’s more hassle and nowhere near as quick, but it has health benefits. Of course, avoiding an injury as a result of a car accident is one advantage. But, getting more exercise as a result of walking instead of driving is another. If you want to find the middle ground, try and ditch the car once or twice a week. That way, you can have your cake and eat it too.

Unsafe motorists are everywhere and won’t disappear anytime soon. By being vigilant and keeping your calm, however, it is possible to negate the hazards.






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