What not to do behind the wheel of a car

And now the moment has come when the classes are passed, the exam in the traffic police was passed, and you became the owner of the driver's license. In the garage there is a new car and pulls to sit in it and go without stopping. But at the same time there is a feeling of some uncertainty, especially against the backdrop of daily incoming information about frequently occurring accidents. It does not add to the confidence, but, having set a goal, to become a competent and self-assured driver, one should simply understand what can not be done while driving. Especially at the initial stage.

Driving in the presence of an instructor is one thing. And quite another thing - an independent trip. In the absence of an experienced mentor, first of all, you need to calm down and concentrate completely on driving. In this case, you can not focus only on the vehicle moving ahead of you. The situation needs to be assessed in general. It is necessary to control several (two or three) cars in front, while watching the situation behind and around. This behavior will allow you to respond quickly to a changing situation and to withstand the required interval for emergency braking.

Moving on unfamiliar terrain, never exceed the speed, for it is never known what waits for the next turn. Always within reasonable limits, release the speed before the turn, even on a familiar site. A strong distraction is the omnipresent bright and obtrusive advertising. You need to force yourself not to be distracted by it. What happens on the road while driving is your main priority. Everything else is superfluous.

For a better perception of the information signs and pointers, it is better to change to the right-hand row and observe the high-speed mode. The interior should also not be distracting. In no case should you glance at the pedals or the shift knob. These actions must be brought to automaticity. And certainly in no case can you perform any extraneous movements such as correcting the hairdo or tinting the lips. It is enough to lose control of the road for only three seconds, and the consequences can be deplorable. If you need to check, say, with a card, then it's better to stop and calmly look at it. Feeling discomfort or growing uncertainty, it is also better to stop and rest. In motion, the main concentration.

Also in the movement distracts music, especially at the initial stage. Loudly sounding music muffles the sound environment and prevents perception of sound signals related to movement. Talking with passengers is also not conducive to maintaining the concentration at the proper level. Talk as little as possible, and if you have to do this, then in no case turn your head toward the interlocutor. The rules of etiquette when driving a car do not work.

And, of course, you can not talk on the phone while driving, all the more so without special devices releasing your hands - it's forbidden to do this by rules. Do not smoke while driving. Once in the eyes, the smoke irritates the mucous membrane of the eyes, and visibility is sharply reduced. If you are an avid smoker, then learn to stew the cigarette butt in the ashtray, finding it without looking. A cigarette butt thrown out the window can easily fly into the back seat, and this is fraught with fire.

On the road, behave carefully. Do not unnecessarily rearrange from the band to the strip. And in general, at the initial stage it is better to stick to the right lane. Left - for more experienced, as well as for special vehicles. In the case when the ambulance or the police with a special signal will demand to clear the passage, you do not have to quickly settle to miss them.

In time, warn the rest of the movement about the upcoming maneuvers. This way you will not only show your respect for them, but you will also be able to avoid emergency situations, giving other drivers the opportunity to orient themselves and take appropriate measures. Start to gain experience of driving gradually, leaving first on the streets with a small intensity of traffic and getting used to move in the stream, practicing the rules of the road. In the future, this will help you feel more confident in the busy areas.

Using these simple recommendations, you always get pleasure from driving the car and at the same time can avoid troubles. Good luck on the road!