How to Prepare Yourself For Dangerous Traffic

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Mentally prepare yourself for the experience.

   Think of happy calm thoughts or put on calming music.
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   Step 2: Avoid being alone while traveling into dangerous areas; bring friends or family for moral and mental support.

   , Many automotive-related deaths can be avoided with the use of a seat belt. , Inform your passengers that they should be prepared for the trip and buckle up as well as assist your driving with their eyes and ears. ,, Prevention is best: maintaining a safe distance and being aware of the road far ahead is much better than stopping abruptly. , Always have your left rear view mirror adjusted to view your blind spot rather than the road behind. (The car in your blind spot is more likely to cause you an accident than one behind you.) , Let me show you what it's like to be cut off like that!") Accept the fact that someone is always going to think they're in more of a hurry than you.
   
   These are the drivers you want to move far away from, not to 'teach them a lesson.'
   
   ,, Double check the vehicle that everything is intact and there is no damage, such as stone chips, tire tread hits, or anything else that might affect proper operation of the vehicle.
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   Step 3: Seat Belts are a MUST.

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   Step 4: Employ your passengers' eyes and keep them vigilant of road and traffic conditions.

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   Step 5: Prepare for inclement weather and bring flood gear.

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   Step 6: When entering the dangerous traffic area

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   Step 7: prepare to look at all your mirrors

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   Step 8: watch your blind spots

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   Step 9: avoid other driver's blind spots

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    Step 10: and be prepared to stop abruptly.

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    Step 11: Use your mirrors frequently.

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    Step 12: Avoid the urge to be a vigilante ("Oh yeah?

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    Step 13: When the road narrows to fewer lanes

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    Step 14: zipper merging (alternating cars from each lane) will be the best way to overcome the situation.Remember the rules of right of way

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    Step 15: but do not repeatedly give in to other vehicles that attempt to push you out of the way

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    Step 16: or others will take notice and exploit you for position.

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    Step 17: When leaving the highway or turning on any road

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    Step 18: make sure to look in every direction and avoid red light runners and merge lane hogs.

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    Step 19: When you arrive at your destination

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    Step 20: attend to your passengers

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    Step 21: check how they are doing.

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