Handy Tips To Make Driving Enjoyable

• It is better to get to your destination in one piece than never at all. Going fast really only makes a difference of just a few minutes in most cases and yet your chances of getting into an accident increases 17% for every five miles over the speed limit.
• Do not squeeze in more people than the number of seat belts there are.
• Buckle up your seat belts and ensure that both the front and rear seat passengers buckle up theirs too.
• Turn your head and check the blind side of your car to the lane that you are attempting to filter to. This is the MOST forgotten trick to avoiding accidents while changing lanes!
• If you drink, go public i.e. take a cab or the public transport or have your sober friends drive you back. If for no reason other than the enormous cost and humiliation a DUI brings.
• If you are stressed or tired, drive to the road shoulder or a car park and take a breather or a nap first. Being tired is one of the leading causes of single car accidents.
• Keep a pair of sunglass in the car compartment in case of direct strong sunlight. A pair or reading glasses are good too if you usually need them for close up viewing.
• Never play music so loud that you cannot hear the environment. Someone may honk at you to warn you about something. Do not wear headphones while driving!
• Do not overrun red lights. You never know when someone is “timing” the light on the green side.
• Keep cool, if the driver behind keeps too close to your car indicating that he wants to overtake you, let him do so. Think positive, he may have a valid reason to be in a hurry. In any case, you have better things to think about while driving then the car behind you pressuring you.