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How I’d Teach My Kid to Drive

Posted by cybertoad on 09/11/2012 in commentary |

This is another totally random thought process I do – when I drive, I randomly think of driving tips I’d give my imaginary teenage child as they learn to drive.

I know, I’m crazy, so what’s your point? And no, I am not the world’s greatest driver. I have been in accidents, both my fault and no fault of my own. No injuries thankfully! Still, I always find myself giving an imaginary driving lesson in my head…

Do you want to hear my tips? Then keep reading. 🙂

> Adjust your seats and mirrors before you leave the driveway or pull away. Always have your seat belt on before you start moving.

> Look ahead as much as possible to be aware of closed lanes, slower traffic, stopped traffic. Adjust accordingly.

> Always look over shoulder when changing lanes to the right or merging.

> Learn how your car decelerates and try to simply release the accelerator instead of instinctively braking at every change in speed. If you are looking ahead (see above) & NOT TAILGATING, this method can be way more effective than always braking.

> Always watch for bike riders, motorcycles and pedestrians, especially when you stop at a driveway that has sidewalks on each side.

> Be extra vigilant of motorcycles on the road. They can easily be lost in your blind spot and also accelerate quicker than a car can, even when they are not speeding.

> When you gas your car up, before your drive off, check in your side view mirror to make sure hose has been put away.

> If you are about miss your exit – DO NOT cut across lanes & try to make it! Just keep going, exit on the next opportunity and turn around, even if it means having to drive another mile!

> Never use the emergency lanes as passing lanes even when stuck in traffic (besides being dangerous & illegal, there is debris that can give you a flat).

> Learn to parallel park even if it’s not on the driving test anymore.

> And of course, DON’T TEXT WHILE DRIVING!

Do you have any driving tips to add?

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