It turns out that we are doing everything wrong: 5 banal mistakes of drivers

1. We stopped inspecting the car

The car itself will inform you about most of the malfunctions by marking the corresponding symbol on the net, but still it is better to check some things yourself before traveling.

For example, walk around the car, make sure all tires are inflated. It will not be superfluous to check the reliability of their fastening, especially before a long journey. Open the hood and check the engine oil level, as well as the level of brake fluid and antifreeze. Only then may the engine be started.

If the car has been stationary for a long time, brake before driving: the pedal should be elastic and not sink into the ground.

Now you can go.

2. Fasten seat belt

If you’ve taught yourself and your passengers to fasten their seatbelts, great. But many still believe that this is superfluous. Especially in the city where the traffic speed is low.

Crash tests have repeatedly proven that a person can suffer serious damage in an accident at a relatively low speed. And we also remind that for an unfastened seat belt, the driver is entitled to a fine of 1000 rubles (Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, Article 12.6.). The driver will also be fined for an unfastened passenger – for the same amount.

At the same time, it is not only necessary to use a belt to avoid a fine. This measure has saved hundreds of thousands of lives. Take care of yourself and learn good driving habits.

3. Forget blind spots

There is more and more transport in cities. Many drivers use side mirrors, forgetting (and sometimes completely unaware) that even a modern car has blind spots. This is a sector to the right and left of the car in the area of ​​the rear wheels, which is not visible in the mirrors. So before rebuilding on a busy city road, it will not be superfluous to turn your head and make sure that there are no passing vehicles in the blind zone.

Every maneuver on the road must be well-considered and logical. You only need to rebuild when you are completely sure that the maneuver is safe.

4. How do we navigate roundabouts?

According to the rules, you must leave the circle from the right lane. You remember that, don’t you? But often, again due to heavy traffic, many motorists ignore this rule and leave the roundabout from the left lane.

Remember that in the event of an accident, the driver who was on the left side at the time of the collision is to blame.

5. Phone at hand

No phone call or message is worth your life and health. Try to develop the habit in yourself that while the mobile phone is not there. The best option is to turn it off while driving. Or ask the passenger to read the incoming message or call someone’s number and turn on the speakerphone.

Without being distracted by calls and instant messengers, you will feel calm and confident while driving.

Lifehack: how to avoid an accident

Consider yourself the smartest on the road. It sounds a bit arrogant, but there is logic in it. Considering that there are experienced drivers around you who never break the rules, you don’t expect sharp maneuvers from them. That is, relax, and your response to an emergency will be slow.

Now imagine that all other road users are complete idiots and you shouldn’t expect anything reasonable from them. With this approach, you can better control the traffic situation and respond in a timely manner in case of calamities.

Always keep a cool head behind the wheel and do not succumb to the provocations of aggressive drivers.

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