Safe Driver Tips Friday 13

Hey fellow local Drivers:
 Today's topic will be on aggressive drivers and cooperating with traffic.

We see them all the time speeding up the side of the road to get around everyone once the light turns green. Screaming in their car at other drivers. Making swift left hand turns in front of you on the opposite side of the traffic just before the light turns green....

How to avoid aggressive drivers and when to make the right move.

 Keep an eye in your rear view mirror for swift lane shifting and hard breaking drivers, you'll want to avoid them or give yourself a larger space cushion. Allow them the space to do what they want, this prevents damage from you and your vehicle. eventually they get caught by the law.

If an aggressive driver maneuvers in front of you or around you just to race to a red light, don't even acknowledge them. Pull up to the light and wait for it to turn green because they want you to say something. Don't allow them to get under your skin, its probably the reason their car is all dented up anyway lol.  That brings up another point, you'll want to look out for car that are dented, scratched, missing mufflers,rundown,tented windows, Chevy Impalas, crown vic's Chryslers 300,lifted pick-ups over sized wheels, loud stereo systems, Pontiac bonnevilles, lesabres and I am sure theirs more, but those are most common in Philly.

When to make your move
 If they are about to do something that could cause a dangerous situation such as pulling in your space cushion or cutting you off which would limit breaking distance.Something that would cause safe driving to be hazardous or make you feel uncomfortable.
Most common is when someone is passing you on the right because they want to get around you and another vehicle. this usually sparks an aggressive pattern.Your best move I would suggest is speeding up blocking them out.Don't allow them to make your space cushion unsafe. 
This come with experience, theirs a time to make this move and a time to let them have the road. You will develop this sense over time as you drive.
*Don't allow others make you an aggressive driver, breathe move away from them.*

Friday September 6

Each Friday I will be posting a topic and some tips on how to become a better more effective driver.

It's time for Fridays safe driving tip! When driving keep an eye out for distracted drivers, cell phone, make-up, Eating, etc. Drive with the anticipation someone is going to move in your path before it even happens. Don't forget to SEE allow enough of a cushion too SEE - see evaluate execute. 

Sometimes school bus drivers get careless, keep your cool.

Keep an eye out for me! Have a safe day.