Defensive Driving Tips and Techniques

Not only is it dangerous to drive while talking on a cell phone, the practice may be leading to longer commutes. This is due to the fact that drivers tend to slow down while they are talking on their cell phones and can slow the traffic behind them down for miles.

Recent studies have shown that driver who are talking on their cell phones drive at a slower speed than other drivers. These motorists are also less likely to pass other slow-moving vehicles, causing delays for the traffic that is following them. These drivers also tend to make sudden turns at the last minute and may swerve within their own lane numerous times during their commute.

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The day your child starts to learn how to drive is an exciting day for them–and a potentially terrifying day for you! As you get ready to put your teenager on the road toward driving independence, make sure he or she is prepared with this must-do checklist:

1. Enroll your teen in a driver’s education course.
Many high schools offer elective classes in driver’s education to students throughout the year. Independent, state-accredited driving schools that offer weekend or evening instruction are also an option. In lieu of formal study, several states will accept proof of completion (signed by a parent) of 30 hours of driving time.

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Driver education games are fun and informative and a good practice ground for students. While playing games, students are able to test their driving skill and knowledge and also find out where their weak points are.

The games are useful because the students learn proper driving methods and techniques without actually putting themselves in harms way.

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On the highway, motorcycles are “small fry”. They’re easy for autos and trucks to miss or disregard. Over the last decade, there has been an increase in serious and sometimes fatal accidental injuries to motorcyclists. Consequently, responsible motorcyclists always stay alert to nearby vehicles and their surroundings. But that’s not enough if you want to take a safe ride.

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Truck regulation is a politically popular topic these days. With the explosion of commercial truck traffic and many stories of catastrophic accidents on the highways. Accidents involving large vehicles usually end in great destruction and fatalities.

Over the past several years federal regulation of the trucking industry has tightened, and fatality accidents have actually decreased, in relation to freight miles driven. But why then do so so many menacing trucks seem to be still on the road?

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