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An intersection without a stop or yield sign could present a little confusion. Make sure to slow down and be prepared to stop. Yield to vehicles already in the intersection or entering it in front of you. If you and another driver reach the intersection at the same time, yield if the car is on your right.
You know that Golden Rule, “Treat others how you would like to be treated?” Well, that applies to driving too. Be a courteous driver just as you would like other drivers to be courteous to you. When you lead by example with your patience and mindfulness, you can actually reduce your OWN frustration behind the wheel, as well as other drivers’ frustration. Follow TrafficSchool.com’s tips to maintain the level of courtesy necessary to drive safely and not upset other drivers:
Simple, right? You don’t want to be part of a chain reaction of bad driving because you’re taking your frustration out on the road and on other drivers.
Be the start of a courteous chain reaction instead; the Golden Rule is called “Golden” for a reason! Go for gold!
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Some of these seem pretty obvious, but others make you wonder what the heck happened to to have the law written in the first place! According to researchmaniacs.com … As comfy as it may look, it is illegal in California for a woman to drive a car while wearing a housecoat. Moving north, authorities in Alaska have found it necessary to designate a law specifying that under NO circumstance should a dog be tethered to the roof of a car. And clearly another animal-loving state — Massachusetts — asks that you please refrain from operating your vehicle with a gorilla in the backseat. It’s illegal in the entire state. So as always, drive safe, and mind the law!
Increased risk for accidents is a given during inclement weather conditions. That’s why the best advice when dealing with snow is to avoid driving altogether. If you must drive in the snow, extra safety precautions are necessary.
If you live in an area that gets snowy weather, you should always carry chains in your vehicle and put them on your tires prior to driving in snow. Also steer clear of the shoulder of the road. Snow can build up the most here, and the shoulder is for emergency situations.
Heavy snow can make it difficult to see lane markings, so try to position your vehicle to stay in line with the tracks of other vehicles ahead of you. Speed must be decreased and following distance should be doubled to at least eight to ten seconds. Accelerate and brake very slowly. Turn on your low beam headlights to make yourself more visible to other drivers.
If you are having difficulty with visibility, such as during a white out, pull into a safe parking area if possible. Do NOT stop on the traveled portion of the road.
It’s true, blustery winter weather can be stressful. To best cope, be prepared ahead of time, and stay alert, calm, and patient.
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