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Join Date: 04 Mar 2010
Location:  KuwaitPosts: 7 |
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Safety tips |
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Important Safety Tips.
1. Never fill your gas tank while car is running: this could ruin your whole day and I am not speaking of the long investigation which will hunt you until you have a reason why you did not turn off your engine??!! Don’t say it will never happen, it’s just might be your luck day at the gas station !! I wish there it would be a law here in JO states “ Ignition off or no refill “ because most cars I see here do refill while engine is running based on my experience at the JO gas station. Standing the heat or the cold for 3 min or even less could save your life and others filling beside you. Please don’t and think of your safety and others. 2. Be Hyper-Vigilant: Defensive driving is just that. It is watching for the errors of other people, one of the primary causes of accidents. By maintaining a “high-vigilant†state, one’s reflexes are sharp and more accurate and responsive. 3. Drive S-L-O-W: Some studies do show that going too slow can also increase the rate of accidents. Traveling at the recommended speed limit or a little slower, though, will give a driver 1 or 2 extra seconds of reaction time - time to think or time to brake. That is a very important vantage in an emergency situation. 4. Do Not Tailgate: Tailgating is one of the primary causes of rear end crashes. Roughly one in 20 people require more than two seconds to simply react to a hazard such as a car braking in front of you. In addition, if a car does not brake with the same intensity as the vehicle in front, the gap between the two cars will quickly close. Thus, it is recommended that when driving, one keeps a distance of at least two to three seconds when behind another car. 5. Don’t be Pre-occupied: “Noise†causes distractions, and there is more noise now than ever. There are two types of noise: internal as one is preoccupied with the job, school or family, and external as with radios, cell phones, talking, etc. Filter out the noise, and concentrate on the drive. 6. Expect the Unexpected: The Boy Scout motto is “Always be prepared.†To have the best, most comfortable driving experience, expect the unexpected, and make adjustments accordingly. This includes double checking the car, double checking the passing lane, double checking the seat belt, and double checking that upcoming blind driveway. 7. Scan the Horizon: Eyes should constantly refocus while driving. The driver should glance at the speedometer, look at the side view mirror, look at the rear view mirror, glance at that dog up ahead on the side of the road, watch that child on the bike, anticipate that car pulling into the intersection ahead, etc. Look far ahead to see if there are obstructions, look close ahead to see if there are potential emergency situations. Constantly move the eyes and survey the environment. 8. Check Your Tires: Tires are one of the easiest pieces of equipment to maintain, and a simple check for wear and tire pressure can save one from an unnecessary powerful blow-out. 9. Do not just rely on the rear/side view mirrors: Many times car “sideswipes†occur simply because people relied on their mirrors, while passing autos were in the “blind spot.†Always perform a “manual†look in addition to a mirror check. 10. Always be prepared: This tip is just a summary of all others. Be prepared for anything and everything. Have a proper grip on the steering wheel. Look at the speedometer to measure your speed frequently. Check the mirrors. Scan the horizons. Check your equipment. Be an informed and pro-active driver. |
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