防守型驾驶技巧

What are some 防御性驾驶培训 techniques to help you stay safe on the road?

According to the National Highway Traffic 安全 Administration, t在这里 were 2019年交通事故死亡人数为36096人. Speeding and offensive driving are major problems which contribute to fatal car crashes throughout the United 状态s. These 防御性驾驶培训 tips can help you or a loved one take on the road safely.

开车前

• Get periodic vision and hearing tests, especially if you drive at night. 考虑到这一点 司机的反应90%取决于视力, 晚上的视力也很有限, it is no surprise that the night driving crash rate is roughly three times that of daylight driving.
• 保持你的 清洁挡风玻璃、前灯和后视镜 提高能见度.
• 保持 雨刷片 处于适当的工作状态.
• 取一个 防御性驾驶培训 课程. Some insurance policies may offer price discounts when individuals take these 课程s.
• Carefully read medication labels to see if they may impair driving skills.
• 不 如果你觉得累了就开车头晕或紧张.

在方向盘后面

• 总是 系好安全带.
• Set rear view and side mirrors appropriately, to eliminate blind spots around your 车辆.
• Raise your seat high enough so you have a clear view of the road. 必要时坐在小枕头上.
• 限制车内的干扰. This includes the radio and conversations with passengers and 使用手机.

在恶劣路况下驾驶

• 避免 在交通繁忙期间开车, typically during morning, lunch and evening commute times.
• 太阳落山后慢下来. Close to two-thirds of fatal crashes that happen at night are speed related.
• 避免 恶劣天气下驾驶.
• Be aware of road warning signs for hills, curves, animals and other obstacles.
• Be especially alert at intersections, for proper signage/signals, and crossing traffic.

驱动智能

• Watch for flashing lights and listen for emergency 车辆s.
• 保持 a safe distance between you and the car ahead so you have ample time to brake safely if necessary. In normal driving conditions, the general rule is "three seconds plus." When the 车辆 in front of you passes a stationary object, begin counting. You should reach that same object no sooner than three seconds, four seconds ideally. 增加 能见度低时跟踪距离 或者你堵车了.
• 使用其他交通服务，如 出租车、拼车服务和公共汽车 if you're unsure of your ability to drive safely.
• 遵守张贴的速度限制. 超速会危及生命和驾照. It may also be expensive, and pricey tickets could increase insurance rates.
• 共享道路. Bicyclists must ad在这里 to the same rules of the roads 因为开车的人更容易受伤. 总是 give ample space to other 车辆s to maneuver safely, 从自行车和摩托车到大卡车.
• Check mirrors frequently while driving, including 车道变化让你对周围的环境有更多的了解