Consider the following:
- Perform a thorough and comprehensive circle of safety each and every time
- Slow down and do NOT speed
- Prepare your route ahead of time
- Leave early giving yourself extra time
- Be patient and expect the unexpected
- Do not tailgate
- Leave plenty of room ahead of your vehicle
- Be aware of what is around your vehicle
- Be patient and expect the unexpected
- Do not drive distracted
- Pull over to use your phone before texting or placing or receiving a call
- Set your GPS before you leave for your destination
- Text or call after you pull over or arrive, IT CAN WAIT!
- Always use a spotter if someone is available
- Have your spotter get out of the vehicle to assist you
- You should also get out and determine any hazards there may be
- It only takes a minute before you act
Remember your 5 keys for SmithDriving System that you learned in class:
- Aim High in Steering
- Make yourself aware of who and what is around your vehicle
- Adjust your driving accordingly and do not force any issues you face
- Get the Big Picture
- Scan all around your field of vision
- Stay alert—if you are tired or fatigued, pull over, and rest
- Keep Your Eyes Moving
- Keeps you focused
- Keeps you aware
- Leave Yourself an Out
- Allows you the time and room to adjust to what you see
- Practice steps 1, 2 and 3 above
- Make Sure They See You
- Have your lights on
- Make eye contact with other drivers and pedestrians
- Avoid clusters of other vehicles, easy to get lost in the traffic
- You have a horn, use it if necessary
