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Learning the basics of driving is essential and most teens get a good grip on the basics before getting behind the wheel. But there are a few aspects of driving that don't get enough attention by driving instructors when teaching young drivers. Defensive driving is essential to staying safe on the road. There's a good reason why so many municipalities offer defensive driving courses as a way to wipe speeding tickets off of a person's driving record. The more people who know how to drive defensively, the safer the roads will be for everyone. One of the most important rules of driving defensively is to keep a cool head. Road rage and aggressive driving causes hundreds of accidents. While you have no control over the choices other drivers will make, you do have control over your choices. The best rule of defensive driving is to NOT do unto others what they do unto you. Drivers will cut you off and break rules, but that doesn't give you cause to do the same. Another great way to stay safe on the road is to yield when you can. Even if you have the right of way by law, insisting on that right of way at all times will only lead to accidents. If someone else is driving aggressively and breaking the law, let them. Just make sure you stay safe. Another important aspect to driving defensively is making sure that you're driving attentively at all times. Inattentive driving causes even more accidents even than aggressive drivers. Always check your mirrors. Scan the road behind you and the road ahead of you consistently. Give other drivers plenty of notice before you merge or change lanes by using your signals before moving. Another important step to driving defensively is making sure that you are in the best frame of mind to drive. Never drive drowsy or angry. Get plenty of rest before getting behind the wheel and everyone will be safer. Wheels On Ltd has offered a complete list of quality Safety & Driver Training courses since 2000. We are proud to offer Red Deer driver instruction, First Aid CPR training, forklift safety training, and many more training and safety courses. (http://www.wheelson.ca)
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