What kind of driver would you rate yourself to be?

Whether you have been behind the wheel for a short time or many years, good driving habits are imperative.

That said do you feel as if your actions behind the wheel could be better? Could they even prove life-saving for you and others?

If driving safety is an issue in your world, how do you go about improving it?

Taking Driving in a Serious Manner

As you look to work on your driving habits, here are a few areas to consider concentrating on moving ahead:

1. Being focused – Above all else, you need to be 100 percent focused when out on the roads. Not doing so can lead to an accident in a heartbeat. Among the biggest distractions tends to be cell phone usage. If you feel the phone is more important than what you are watching on the road, you can be seconds from an accident. Always remember that the call or text can wait until you are in a safe area away from traffic. Focus also means no grooming while driving or messing around with others with you.
2. What you drive – You also can’t lose focus on the vehicle you drive. With that in mind, do you have the right car or truck for your needs? If the answer is no, will you go shopping sooner than later for the right one? It may come down to where you look into if a used vehicle is better for your needs. If it is, make sure you shop for the best one out there. Given used cars and trucks have a history, do your best to get to know such histories of any vehicles you consider. If you are more inclined to buy new, research is still important. Look to see what newer makes and models come with the latest in safety technology. Finally, you want to make sure any vehicle you have meets all legal standards. If you have penalties with your license plate, turn signals that do not work and more, you could face trouble. Not only can this be dangerous to you and others, it can also be expensive over time.
3. Using commonsense – Would you say you are good at using commonsense more times than not? For example, when the weather is bad and you need to drive somewhere, do you give yourself extra time? A simple thing like that can end up making it safer for you to get to your destination. If you make like it is a normal travel day, you could end up in a serious accident. You also want to avoid any incidents of road rage. Such incidents can put your safety and the safety of others on the road in jeopardy. Be smart and disengage from any drivers wanting to get under your skin. Biting your tongue and getting to where you want to go and back in a safe manner is what matters.

As you look to improve upon your driving safety, where might your focus turn first?

James Montano