Want to be a safer driver? Then you’re going to want to refresh yourself on the habits that defensive drivers swear by. Here are just a few tips from SDS Automotive to help get you started.
Make Sure You Know the Traffic Laws and Follow Them
If you’re not aware of the traffic laws, it’s tough to follow them. That’s why if it’s been a while since you last took a look at the rules of the road, you should give them another look. It’s also important that you don’t just take for granted that other drivers are going to be doing all the right things. You’d hope that they would, but they might be making their own rules and you have to be prepared for that.
Keep Proper Distances Between Your Car and Others on the Road
Even if you aren’t doing anything else, it’s vital that you maintain proper distances between your car and the cars around you. Granted, other drivers might not cooperate with this, so it’s an ongoing task. But when you have the space that you need to be able to react to what’s going on, that allows you to make safer decisions as you’re driving.
Limit Distractions as Much as You Can
The more distracted you are as a driver, the less defensive you can be behind the wheel. Limiting distractions as much as possible is going to allow you to make safer choices and keep yourself and your passengers safer on the road. If you do find that you’re engaging in distracted behaviors, pull over to handle whatever is going on. Once you’ve dealt with whatever distracted you, you can get back on the road.
Stay Up to Date with Maintenance on Your Car
Lots of car owners don’t realize that a big part of being a defensive and safe driver means having a properly maintained car. If your car is up to date on all of its maintenance, that keeps you and others safer. Check your car’s owner’s manual for details about what services your car needs and when.
SDS Automotive in Sacramento, CA is here to help you with all of your car’s maintenance and servicing needs. Give us a call today and we can help you to diagnose issues that are causing problems for your car. Whether your car just needs an oil change or you’re dealing with something more complicated, we can tackle it for you.