With the summer travel season upon us, some of us will be taking a family vacation and driving throughout Iowa or even further away. Defensive driving keeps a full awareness of what is occurring on the road, including the risky behaviors that other cars are exhibiting. It might involve a few of the same actions as an aggressive driver, such as honking your horn. But it can be done to let a driver know that you are there, not to force them to move out of your way so that you can drive faster.
Defensive drivers make plans to handle the aggressive drivers around them to prevent a car accident in Iowa. Here are a few defensive driving tips:
• Avoid distractions, including cell phones or other electronics.
• Don’t eat, drink, or groom while driving.
• Keep the radio at an acceptable level to avoid distractions.
• Keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.
Adopting these simple methods of driving will help you to be a smart driver. Driving defensively does not mean only driving in the right lane, slower than the rest of the traffic. It means keeping up with the flow of traffic with complete alertness on the road to avoid others that are taking dangerous risks, putting you and others at risk for a car accident in Iowa. We wish you and your family a fun and safe summer season.
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