Dos and don'ts of safe driving

A guide with some useful tips on safe driving.

1. Dos
Don’ts
&
Safe Driving

Safe driving is incredibly important. Not
only could it save your life, it could save
you money on repairs and help you get
cheaper car insurance.

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2. Your Car
Dos

•Regularly check your tyres, break pads, lights and oil
level.

•Make sure your spare type is in good condition and
that you have a working jack.

•Investigate the cause of any strange noises or changes
in the feel of your car.
Don’ts

•Don’t try to save money by putting off servicing;
regular maintenance helps keep your car safe.

•Don’t make unsafe aftermarket modifications; always
consult and expert on the safety of any modifications
you are considering.

•Don’t buy a car you find difficult to drive.

3. General Driving
Dos

•Pay attention to the situation on the road at all times,
use your mirrors and check your blind spots.

•Follow the rules of the road; wear your seatbelt and
stick to the speed limit.

•Regularly check to see if any of the rules of the road in
your area have changed recently.
Don’ts

•Don’t drive if you are feeling particularly tired, ill or
hungover.

•Don’t drive normally in poor conditions; slow down
and be more cautious.
•Don’t allow yourself to be distracted; avoid eating, using a phone or messing about with your stereo
while driving.

4. Other Road Users
Dos

•Be courteous and try to avoid frustrating other road
users.

•Always use your indicators even if you haven’t noticed
anyone else around.

•Use your horn to let people know you are there if you
are coming up to a blind corner/summit on a narrow
road.
Don’ts

•Don’t get too close to other road users.

•Don’t assume that other roads users are going to do
what you expect them to do; the roads can be
unpredictable.

•Don’t get upset about the behaviour of other road
users; it can distract you and cause you to make poor
driving decisions.