Driving safety/Defensive driving
Driving is a very common and important activity then it is important to understand driving safety. Some People are always and continuously in the situation of driving. That’s why most people are affected by road accidents. Every year many people die or are victims of serious injury in road accidents. Some factors are directly related to the driver which causes the road accident.
Key points of safe driving
Pre-driving key points
- Driving mood and interest:
- Driving mood and interest in driving are the first things when you decide to drive. Off-mood and lack of interest create intense and make you unhappy.
- Stress and depression:
- When you are under stress and depression then you should not go driving. Stress and depression make you angry and hyper at any other person’s mistake. This thing can be the reason for road accidents.
- Lack of sleep:
- Lack of sleep creates so many problems, physical health problems, and mental health problems. Lack of sleep also creates risks during safety and mostly accidents because of lack of sleep. The recommended sleep time for good health is a minimum of 6 hours and a maximum of 8 hours.
- Thoughts and reactions:
- Always think positively, especially when you driving because some negative thoughts make you hyper.
- Sometimes your reactions go against you. For example, you drive slowly and a driver crosses you at a fast speed. You feel ego and setting a target to cross him and increase the speed of your vehicle is not good for you.
- Physically and mentally fitness:
- Physically and mentally fitness is very important for driving safety. If you are not fit physically or mentally you don’t decide to drive.
- Confidence:
- Confidence is a good thing but overconfidence is very bad, especially in driving.
- Hope and Sensitivity:
- Hope is very important for making you happy in life so don’t be hopeless.
During Driving key points
1. Overspeed (Reasons for speeding)
- Hurry up
- Hurry up makes you mentally offset and increases the chances of mistakes.
- Over excited
- When you start driving you should control your excitement.
- Show yourself
- Some people show their power and their vehicle’s power this is their big mistake during driving.
- Competition
- Risk is not a competition when you are driving you are at risk.
2. Reflex system and laziness (factors)
- Rection taken late
- If you are lazy then your reaction is also lazy.
- Need more understanding to do
- Some people are mentally lazy and they need more justification for action. This thing can be the reason for road accidents.
- Misunderstanding
- Action against situation
- Puzzled and confusion
3. Space management (factors)
- Front, rear, and sides
- When you are driving on a long road at a constant speed. Then try to make the safe distance of 3 seconds with your front running vehicle.
- Making allowances
4. Situational awareness
- Where am I?
- What is it?
- Who is it?
- What’s the weather outside doing?
- Where am I at the intersection?
Defensive driving safety points
- Check the vehicle tires, brakes, mirrors, and necessary points before driving.
- Focus on only driving while you drive, not on a mobile phone.
- Focus on the ahead’s vehicle speed, indicator, and brakes.
- fasten the seat belt it’s very necessary.
- Be aware of what’s happening around your vehicle.
- Always assume the best and expect the best from others.
- Always Leave a Space Around You.
- Gape between the front vehicles for about 3 seconds are safe distance.
- Keep a Level Head.
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