How to Drive Smart

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Be physical and mentally alert - You must be in good physical and mental condition to drive.

   Do not drive when you are sick, tired, angry, injured, drinking alcohol or anything that may reduce your ability to drive.
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   Step 2: Know your vehicle - Knowing your vehicle can provide the driver with a better understanding how it operates.

   There are many different characteristics including anti-lock brakes, 4-wheel drive, automatic and manual vehicles. , In order to do so, step on your brakes.
   
   If you feel there is no pressure, you need a mechanic to check it.
   
   Adjust the mirrors, seat and check if your signals are working properly then get into position to drive. , Make sure everyone is buckled in.
   
   Rear passengers become "Bullet Passengers" in a collision and will fly forward. , Use your high beams only when there are no street lights and pitch black. , Signalling is very important, it provides the other drivers and pedestrians a chance to predict your next movement and also give them 3-5 second heads up so they can react. ,, Just simply proceed driving along the freeway and take the next exit. , Vehicles approaching on the right have the right-of-way, in cases where intersections have no signs or lights.
   
   If you are turning right, you must wait for pedestrians to cross the road first because they have the right-of-way.
   
   Also when buses are pulling out their bus stops you must let the bus enter the main road. , When there is bad weather, heavy traffic or construction you must drive slower with caution. , To do so select a marker on the road ahead and count three seconds if your vehicle does not pass that marker by the time you counted to three then you're in a good position. , To avoid skids you must pump the brakes and keep your steering wheel straight.
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   Step 3: Check vehicle if it is completely functional - When you first enter your vehicle make sure your brakes are functional.

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   Step 4: Fasten the seat belt - To become a smart driver you must always buckle your seat belt.

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   Step 5: Turn on headlights at night and in poor conditions - The number one rule when driving is making sure you have perfect vision of vehicles and also that others can see you.

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   Step 6: Use signals - When ever you switch lanes

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   Step 7: leaving the road

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   Step 8: moving out from a parked position or turning

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   Step 9: you must signal.

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    Step 10: Blind spots - When ever you switch lanes

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    Step 11: turn or even cross an intersection

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    Step 12: always glance your mirrors and turn your head to check the blind spot for a safe transition.

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    Step 13: Missing an exit on the freeway - Missing an exit is very common

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    Step 14: do not try to squeeze your way to the exit because you might cause an accident or even worse injure yourself.

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    Step 15: Yielding the right-of-way - There are times where you must yield and let the others proceed before you.

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    Step 16: Stay within the speed limit - Obey the maximum speed limit signs along the road

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    Step 17: it also allows the drivers to stop safely.

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    Step 18: Keep your distance - leave a three second gap (depending on the speed of your vehicle you might need more than three seconds to stop safely) between vehicles to avoid collisions.

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    Step 19: Pumping the brakes - bad road conditions can cause your wheels to slide out of control

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    Step 20: this might happen if you suddenly brake hard

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    Step 21: accelerating too quickly or driving too fast around a corner.

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