DRIVERS
Everyone wants to live a long life, stay safe, be healthy and enjoy the good life. For those behind the wheel or on the road, safety is something that should always be on top of the mind. Drivers and riders have the responsibility to do their part to ensure that the roads are a safe place for them and for other drivers, passengers and for pedestrians.
Listed here are several safety measures that need to be practised while on the road.
Practice Defensive Driving
Defensive Driving is a form of driving where the driver anticipates danger and drives in such a way to reduce the risk of unpleasant situations. Defensive driving training imparts skills that include driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others.
Some Defensive Driving Principles:
Control your speed
Look ahead
Expect the unexpected
Be alert always
Avoid any form of distraction
Mentally prepare for all sorts of actions and reactions of other drivers and
Pedestrians
Do not expect other drivers to react the way you would
Maintain a safe following distance
Respect the right of way of everyone
