Shortly after gaining the necessary driving skills, newbie drivers find themselves on the roads. Often, these new drivers land in a lot of troubles. In this article, we shall answer the question, what should novice drivers pay attention to in order to be safe?
- Keep your cell phone away while driving
When you are on your cell phone, you will not be paying your full attention to driving. This means that you are not aware of what is going on around you. You should only use your phone when you have parked the car.
- Be attentive to traffic signs
Traffic signs help you avoid speeding or taking the wrong way on one-way streets. Whatever the situation, never follow the driver ahead of you. Remember, they could be ignoring traffic signs which you could automatically be doing, which raises and worsens the chances of a road accident happening.
- Keep distance.
Avoid driving too close to the vehicle in front of you. Enough space between you and the car ahead of you is crucial in case you should need to come to a quick stop. When there is no enough space, the chances are that you are going to hit the car ahead of you from behind. Even when it is the other driver’s fault, your insurance service provider may consider it your fault and raise your charges. It is worth noting that when you are driving in snow, the room must be bigger as the car might take longer to stop.
- Learn to drive in all weather conditions.
Weather is one of the major causes of motor vehicle accidents. Before you drive in bad weather or after it has fallen dark, be sure to have gained some confidence in your driving skills.
Be in someone’s company while driving in bad weather or the dark until you perfect your driving skills.
Be safe, and good luck!
