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Driving a car is something that young people, especially young boys, can’t wait to do. They take drivers training, get learners permits, and count down the days until they can get the all important drivers license. Unfortunately with all of that, there are many things that won’t be learned until they spend some time actually driving. No matter how good people get at driving, there are a couple of things that a driver has little control over. One thing is how much control do you have over whether something breaks in your vehicle. Another thing that you have very little control over when you are in a car, is what the other drivers will do.

That is why the most important thing you can learn when you first start driving, is how to do defensive driving. It takes a special skill to protect your family by watching all of the other drivers and anticipating what they are going to do. It is a good idea to find a course on defensive driving, because it isn’t something that necessarily comes naturally. Fixing road mishaps, or preventing them in the first place will be some of the things you will learn in this type of class. When you are driving defensively, you are taking defensive measures to keep from having an accident. The best way to care for your passengers is to keep your eye on the road and other drivers.

To be a defensive driver there are a number of things for you to do, starting with being aware of possible situations. One of the best traits of a defensive driver is anticipation. It is amazing that if you are paying attention, you can usually tell if someone is going to pull in front of you. Always be aware of the tire pressure, the oil, water, and gas levels, along with checking mirrors and lights. Always have the necessary papers, as well as your driver’s license.

When you drive defensively, you need to be calm, realizing people make mistakes, and you will make mistakes also. Stay away from road rage, no matter what happens, do not get mad at other drivers, and try to stay away from drivers that look like they drive angrily. When you are making the choice to be a defensive driver, it is a wise decision to buy a brightly colored car. Colors that give you a better chance of staying out of an accident are red, orange, yellow, and others just as bright.

This is a tip that should be known by everyone, and also done by everyone, and that is drive with your lights on at night. A good rule is to always be at least three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you, unless the conditions are bad, then stay five seconds behind. These are a few of the best defensive driving tips, but there are many more..