Are you often the object of anger behind the wheel from other drivers? Are you a victim of trailing, headlamps and horns? The main thing to remember when driving is to always make other drivers understand your intentions. It can be difficult, considering the fact that you can't talk to them, but there are many ways you can do it. Make your driving intentions known to other drivers.
Steps
Step 1. Drive at a constant speed
Do not speed up or slow down for no reason, do not make one corner quickly and another slowly. Constant driving, no matter how fast it is, is the best way to let other drivers predict exactly what you are going to do. Drive at a constant speed even in traffic. If you drive at an inconsistent speed, you risk your safety and those around you, and you can also violate various articles of the traffic code.
Know that everything works best when traffic flows naturally, balanced and predictably. This is the most important concept in order not to annoy other drivers
Step 2. Don't obstruct traffic
For example, if you are on a motorway and the limit is 110Km / h, but most of the traffic travels at a speed of 120Km / h, do not hinder them by driving at 110Km / h in the fast lane. Either you adjust to speed, or you move into the rightmost lane and let them pass.
Remember that if you try to match your speed to traffic, you risk at least a speeding ticket, and the excuse that you were "keeping the same speed as everyone else" will certainly not be accepted, especially if you were in front of everyone. This does not mean that you have to put yourself in danger by slowing down and risking a collision. In general, you need to keep your speed within limits, unless conditions require all drivers to slow down
Step 3. When you are forced to drive slower (if you are looking for an address or if your car has problems), consider the idea of putting double arrows
Remember, in any case, that putting the double arrows while driving can constitute a traffic violation and is not safe. If you are making the passage difficult and braking traffic, pull over from time to time and let others pass. They will thank you (or at least stop being annoyed).
Step 4. Don't heel
Never. It is totally useless, very annoying and quite dangerous. Some people may experience psychological reactions to slowing down which may slow them down, while others may do so just to annoy you. In addition, many automotive guidelines recommend slowing down in the event of a trailing, to reduce braking times in an emergency.
- If the vehicle in front of you is traveling slowly in the lane ahead, be patient. Do not make headlamp shots, many drivers see this as an act of aggressive driving and as a very rude thing.
- If you have the right to pass and there is only one lane in each direction (for example, the vehicle in front of you goes very slowly and there is a lot of traffic behind you) and you cannot overtake it normally, slow down to get your distance. safety (if you aren't already) and give a quick flick of the light (two will be enough). At this point the driver in the vehicle in front of you may have understood your intentions better and should move closer to the roadway to allow you to pass easily. If that's not the case, try again to get past it normally without tailing it. If you find yourself in these situations very often, you are probably the one trying to go faster than the traffic speed.
Step 5. Always check the mirror and its blind spots before overtaking, as there may be someone behind you driving at a higher speed
If that's the case, let him overtake first. After it has overtaken you, proceed to overtake the other vehicle as you planned, in this way you will both succeed in your intent. Always drive slightly faster than the vehicle you are overtaking and get back into the lane as quickly as possible.
Articulated trucks have much larger blind spots. You may think that the driver has seen you, but his view may be obstructed, because the drivers can only use their mirrors to see the other cars on the road
Step 6. Use the arrows to signal your intentions to the other drivers so they don't surprise them
If you don't, you are putting other drivers in serious danger. Signals whenever you intend to take a bend, overtake, change lanes, merge into another lane or exit the freeway … always, even when you don't think it necessary.
- If you are on a fast road and there is a lot of traffic, put the arrow on much earlier, let the other drivers understand that you intend to turn and give them more time to overtake you.
- If you intend to turn left at an intersection, the driver behind you will appreciate the notice in advance.
- If you are going to slow down to make a turn or pull over, put the arrow on before pressing the brake pedal. This way you will warn other drivers in time that you are about to slow down.
- When you have finished the curve or changed lanes, make sure the arrow is off. If someone is trying to get into your lane in front of you (having warned you in time with the arrows), let them in.
Step 7. When you need to use the brake to slow down, put your foot on the pedal and slow down slowly
Abrupt and continuous braking does not let other drivers know if you intend to stop or not. On the other hand, don't brake at the last second. Give the drivers behind you enough time to understand that you are braking and to allow them to do the same. The right time to start braking is when you notice that the car in front of the one you are following begins to brake.
Step 8. Accelerate reasonably
It doesn't mean you have to hit the accelerator and play crazy. Just remember not to hang around, especially when the light turns green or when it's your turn to go to the stop sign. When changing lanes, do not slow down unless traffic requires it. On the contrary, it accelerates slightly.
Step 9. When entering running traffic, adjust your speed carefully and accelerate quickly so as not to force oncoming drivers to brake
Be patient, and wait for the right time. Then go!. If the traffic moves at 50km / h and it takes you a good 30 seconds to pick up speed, you will need at least 800m of clear road to avoid endangering or irritating other drivers.
Step 10. Stop behind the stop line, especially at traffic light intersections
If you stop too far behind the stop line, you could confuse the other drivers "Did he stop for the traffic light or did his car break?" and if there is a sensor in the traffic light it may not activate. If you stop beyond the stop line you will not reach your destination first, but you will interfere with other vehicles, especially those that have to turn on the side that has been blocked by you.
Step 11. When you enter an exit to get ready to turn, signal your intention, enter the exit lane, and slow down, in that order
If there are several exits, choose one and stay there until you have to turn around. If you bend sharply, you force another driver to take an abrupt action to avoid you.
Step 12. When driving below the limits, try to go as fast as possible to the limit, unless conditions prevent you (e.g., other drivers slow down due to traffic, weather conditions, etc., or they accelerate because the traffic flows quickly, the weather conditions allow it, etc
). Even if there are fast lanes, keep the same speed as other vehicles unless you really need to slow down. When you are forced to drive slower than others (looking for an address or having car problems), use the four arrows. If you are unable to overtake and are blocking traffic, pull over to the carriageway from time to time to allow others to pass. They will thank you for it.
Step 13. If there is more than one clear lane and you are in the right lane behind a vehicle that goes a few Km / h below the limit, do not honk and do not exceed them and cut off the road just to let them know they are. going slow
The speed limit is not a recommended speed, but one that should not be exceeded, and people are not required to go at that speed. If you have to cross the line, overtake when it's safer.
Step 14. When driving on a multi-lane road, do not block traffic by driving alongside another vehicle at the same speed
Not only do you prevent the traffic that arrives from flowing regularly, but you annoy the other driver because you are constantly in his field of vision. This problem occurs more and more frequently because some drivers do not understand how to overtake properly when traveling with the speed limiter on. If you are about to overtake another vehicle and you have the speed limiter (autopilot) active, and your speed is barely fast, press the accelerator gently to increase the speed slightly and overtake the other vehicle in an appropriate amount of time. The less time you spend overtaking, the safer it is.
Step 15. If you are on the highway, do not drive constantly in the left lane, unless traffic requires it or there are several exits in front of you
That is the fast lane and is not made for normal traffic, except in urban settings. If you are in the fast lane and you drive faster than the vehicles on your right, check if there is any vehicle behind you that is going faster. Pull over to let them pass, even if they are accelerating (at least you won't get tailed), or at least try to keep their speed (reasonably) until you can pull over in another lane.
Step 16. Stay as far away as possible from the blind spots of other drivers, which are generally the rear left and right corners, depending on the vehicle
Step 17. If you inadvertently cause a situation that annoys other drivers, and someone honks you or shows their discontent in some other way, don't romp, don't honk violently in response, and most of all don't brake hard
Accept this manifestation of discontent as a punishment, apologize to the other driver for the infringement and move on.
Step 18. When there is a lot of traffic on the highway, get in one lane and stay there, but don't stay in the overtaking lane
Over the course of several kilometers, at some point all lanes will go at the same speed. Constantly changing lanes won't get you there sooner, and you may slow down traffic in general. You also increase the chance of having an accident.
Step 19. If you are on the freeway and it seems to you that the vehicle next to you wants to enter your lane, it is probably because it wants to enter your lane
Increasing the speed to keep him from entering the lane is childish, and you could make him miss the exit. Unless they're passing through the middle of the lanes. In that case, he may want to overtake a vehicle in front of him and he probably hasn't noticed you. Be cautious and allow it to pass if it continues to invade your lane.
Step 20. If you are behind someone trying to change lanes, don't try to overtake them on that side to leave them out
When you report a lane change, you are not invited to overtake. Some drivers are very strict about this "rule" and overtake anyway, regardless of whether they have space or not, and it is a good way to crash, which would be your fault even if he decides to brake when he is in front of you.
Step 21. Understand that the entrance and exit ramps are placed there so as not to interrupt the flow of traffic
This way you don't have to slow down on the motorway to get out, that's what the exit ramps are for. On the contrary, the entrance ramps give enough space to reach the speed limit (usually around 90-110Km / h) so as not to have to force other drivers to slow down. (Note that some entrance and exit ramps are badly done and that it may still be necessary to slow down or press the accelerator, in these cases).
Step 22. Predict the traffic coming from the incoming ramps
Pay attention to the signs indicating exits or entrance ramps. If you have the opportunity, change lanes safely to allow incoming traffic to enter a free lane. This will prevent queues and slowdowns due to the inability of traffic to enter the flow.
Step 23. Overtaking on the right is very dangerous and constitutes a traffic offense
If you have to overtake a vehicle that travels under the speed limits in the left lane (or the overtaking lane), you have two choices: overtake it on the right (dangerous and unlawful) or slow down. Don't go after him (see the “Don't go after” section). Never try to overtake the carriageway or unconsciously into the opposite traffic lane (for example on a two-way regional road). Not only is it illegal, but you could be responsible for the death of any pedestrian on the side of the road because their vehicle broke down.
Step 24. Do not drive with your foot on the brake
Never. Even if you think you're not putting any pressure on the pedal, you may be pressing it hard enough to turn on the brake lights. In this case the other drivers will not know if you are really braking. You also strain the brake, damaging it and wearing it out ahead of time, and you waste gasoline. If you do, you could also press the accelerator and the brake at the same time when you make an emergency braking, significantly reducing space and time.
Advice
- Make sure you look towards the horizon, rather than just looking ahead of you. When you see a sign indicating that the lane you are about to end up on, or there is something blocking it, get ready to exit that lane. Gently adjust the speed to match that of the drivers on the other lane and choose the entry point. Do not expect that by staying in the lane at full speed until the last moment, then the other drivers will make you enter theirs easily. On the other hand, do not immediately head to another lane at the first end of lane sign. Plan, report, and log in when it's safest to do so.
- Don't panic. It is important to drive safely, because road accidents are the most annoying thing of all. If you can't drive at high speeds, drive slowly and avoid highways. Stay in the far right lane and use the speed limiter if your car has one.
- In some places, people tend to have rude and annoying behavior behind the wheel. Do not be tempted to do like everyone else, as this contributes to making the city more annoying. Remember that being polite in a city where everyone else is rude can be tricky, so if possible try to study local driving habits when going to a calmer city.
- When you go from one lane to another, leave plenty of room for all the cars that will be in front of you. Wait for them to leave you some space before entering.
- If you are about to enter a two-lane road (one in each direction) from a secondary road, stop at the stop sign, even if the road is clear. He is more courteous to other drivers who may have to decelerate until you accelerate to the right speed.
- Make sure your vehicle is suitable for road travel. Having a faulty brake light can be dangerous and could guarantee you a fine. All arrows must be able to light, otherwise it is useless to use them.
- Emergency lanes and exits are not overtaking lanes. Using them in this way could result in vengeful actions from other drivers. Conversely, if someone else does, let it pass. Think about how long it would take to clean up the road after the accident you could cause.
- When you turn left on a street with multiple lanes in each direction, turn from the left-most carriageway. This gives more space to drivers who intend to turn right. If you are on a road with many lanes turning left, stay in your race for the entire curve. Do not change lanes in the middle of the intersection.
- If you miss an exit or are about to miss it, don't panic and don't cut your way. Never reverse on the motorway, it is very dangerous and does nothing but waste your time, take the next exit.
- Stay in your lane and stay in the center of the lane to avoid encroaching on the others. This is especially true on the motorway and for cars on the left and in the fast lane.
- Don't try to break the sound barrier. If the light is yellow and you have enough room to stop, then stop. Cyclists, pedestrians and other drivers expect you to stop completely when the light turns red. You put yourself and others in danger by trying to go yellow, and only save a minute or two. It's not worth it.
Warnings
- Articulated trucks are much larger than the largest SUV, and their drivers often have limited viewing area behind and alongside them. Make room for it. They also carry a LOT of weight (often 40 times that of a normal car). If you are approaching a traffic light, DO NOT press the brake in front of an articulated vehicle. Truckers calculate the amount of space they need to stop. If you get stuck in front of the articulated vehicle, you can change their braking time, causing accidents.
- If you are annoying yourself, you are more likely to bore other drivers. Relax, take it slow and leave room for other drivers who are more confused than you about how to drive.
- Each step described so far must be validated in order not to go against the regulations in force on the highway code.
- Avoid doing anything else while driving, such as eating, drinking or talking and texting on your cell phone. In some places this behavior is illegal.
- If road conditions make it impossible to drive, don't do it. Pull over and wait, or stay home.
- Never wait for the last second to leave the house and go to work or school. If you are in a hurry, you are more likely to drive badly. Give yourself more time, if there is an accident or work in progress on the road, you will still be able to arrive on time.
- Driving tired or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs (including prescribed drugs) increases the possibility of harming yourself and others. Stop the car and wait until the effects are gone.
- Four-wheel drive vehicles do not ensure safety in extreme conditions or at a low safe distance, driving with reduced traction on dry roads can damage the vehicle. Always use precautions when traveling in unfavorable weather conditions.
- During extreme weather conditions, such as a storm or hurricane, local and state authorities could prevent any kind of unnecessary traffic. If you don't have a reason, don't drive unless you have an emergency.
