Driving Excellence

DRIVING EXCELLENCE

The following are the "Five P's" or basic principles for effective driving:

Perception - Perceive the complete picture of what is ahead by rotating your eyes 180 degrees, looking to the horizon and scanning from side to side. That way, you will see what is developing before it becomes a problem.
Planning - Go through various driving situations in your mind and think through "escape route" options to prepare yourself beforehand for unexpected hazards.
Prevention - Practice defensive driving and be ready to adjust to the other person's mistakes. Give yourself time to react so that you can remove yourself from another driver's folly.
Publicity - Broadcast your driving intentions early enough so that other drivers have time to react to you. Make eye contact when possible. Avoid sudden movements and be as visible as the situation requires by using turn signals.
Proper - Proper attitude is very important in safe driving. Many collisions are caused by bad decisions influenced by anger, speed and frustration. When emotions run high, recognize and neutralize any tendency to forego safe driving practices.

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