So you think you can drive?
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Setting out on the road on your own has its risks that even tenured drivers aren’t off the hook. So if you just earned your license recently, read on and take into heart the following tips from professional trainers from top driving schools in Washington DC.
Don’t attempt to go on your own right after passing the driving test. Take someone with you, preferably a seasoned driver until you feel perfectly comfortable taking control of the wheel.
Keep that Stephen Speaks song in mind that goes “and I’ve got all that I need right here in the passenger seat” once you start driving alone. “All” would mean road maps, mobile phone, small change, first aid kit and a personal attack alarm. This goes out especially to women drivers as studies show they are more susceptible to road dangers.
Confidence is not a bad thing so long that you know when, where and how to appropriately show it. Don’t be overly confident when driving. Be grounded in the thought that you own your car and not all the roads you set on.
The rebel without a cause philosophy must never be applied in driving. Stick to road rules and save lives, yours included, in the process.
Whoever said that driving fast impresses anyone is a complete louse so stick to the pace you feel most comfortable with. Never mind the incessant honking from behind as long as you know you’re following just the right speed limit.
It’s common knowledge that having enough sleep can do wonders, so get a lot of it especially before a long drive. Take a break from driving when you feel like you’re losing alertness.
Listening to music can keep you awake but choose the right kind so it won’t cause distraction.
Mirrors are there for certain reasons. Constantly checking them is not a sign of vanity, it just shows that you actually learned something from taking driving lessons in Washington DC.
There’s no better time and place to be seen and heard than when driving on the road. Make good use of your car horn, windshield wipers and lights.
Wet and slippery roads read danger. Use foot pedals ever so gently in such treacherous places.
“Keep Distance” signs placed at the back of big vehicles aren’t there for nothing. Do follow this sign when tailing any vehicle. Simply put, do not tailgate.
Never drive when under the influence, it never did anyone any good.
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