| Once upon a time, the worst driving habit that | | | | you also buy yourself time. Keeping a fair |
| people displayed was not using their indicators | | | | distance behind the guy in front means you can |
| when changing lanes. It annoyed us, normally | | | | react and not drive into the back of them. Don't |
| when behind a man in a bmw, but it was just an | | | | forget that the distance needs to be changed |
| aggravation. Nowadays, road rage is prevalent and | | | | depending on the weather condition, but |
| getting in your car can be like dicing with death. | | | | remember what your driving instructor told you; if |
| 1) Everyone else drives badly – if you | | | | you can't see the tyres and tarmac in front then |
| assume everyone else is going to be doing | | | | you are too close. |
| something dangerous, then the chances are that | | | | 4) Use your seat belt – seems like a bit of |
| you will be more prepared when someone does. | | | | a no brainer but studies show that people tend to |
| Keep an eye on potential hazards around and | | | | have accidents closer to their houses, which |
| ahead of you. If necessary, use your horn. It was | | | | means that that pint of milk may be more |
| put there to alert people that you are there if | | | | dangerous than you think. |
| they are driving without due car and attention. It | | | | 5) Don't fight – just be calm. If someone |
| might make them realise. | | | | cuts you up, ignore them, don't flash your lights |
| 2) Open your eyes – read signs around | | | | madly or tailgate them. It's not courteous, and will |
| you, watch people other than just in front of you, | | | | invariably end up with trouble. |
| and keep an eye on the road for potential | | | | All in all, be cautious of other drivers. To keep |
| hazards. | | | | your no claims bonus on your Car Insurance, you |
| 3) Keep a good distance from the driver in | | | | want to avoid accidents at all costs. |
| front – if you give yourself some space, then | | | | |