1. Important Tips for Defensive
Driving

2. A bad driving record will jeopardize the
chances of good insurance deals or even affect
your chances of good employment in specific
roles. Here are the tips to follow for better
driving ethic-

3. Follow Traffic Rules
• Be Responsible: When on the road it is imperative that one
takes responsibility of their actions, give space and always
keep room between your car and the other mobile vehicles.
• Maintain Distance: when a safer guideline is maintained
then you can be rest assured that if the other car stops or
takes a turn you have room to plan ahead.
• Brake With Caution: People on the road are not as cautious
as you and you should brake with caution. space cushions
are a must have when it comes to driver safety. Bear in
mind the bumps on the road to avoid them whenever it is
possible.

4. Be Alert and Aware at All Times
• When you are on the road, one has to be alert when he is
on the wheel. Be it a familiar route or a traffic zoned area,
one has to always keep his eyes on the road.
• Stay away from as many distractions as possible, no text
driving, no attending calls when driving. A second away
from the path and you may put lives at risk.
• Be aware of the surroundings, the gps, the weather
conditions as snow and rain can be tricky to manuever. long
road trips can be really taxing to the body and the tired
body may not be able to judge the vicinity of a moving
vehicle.
• Recharge your tired Body: Take a break, stop at a motel
recharge the body and take the trip ahead.

5. Do not Speed on Highways
• Freeways are a main cause of disasters and are
accident prone by nature. Maintain the speeds as
allotted by the state laws and always follow the
signs on the road. Don’t jeopardize your driving
record at any time.
• Maintain Optimum Speed: Too fast or slow are
equally dangerous and you not only put yourself
at risk but also the other vehicles and cause a
congestion. Change lanes in a consistent manner
and not from 3rd to 1st lane in a go.