8 "tricks" women must remember to drive safely

When planning to use a car, every woman should bring flat shoes, preferably soft soles. Wearing high heels will greatly hinder the operation of the accelerator and brake pedals, which can lead to dangerous situations. Some women often keep a pair of soft shoes in the car to replace when needed. This is also a quite interesting solution if you always want to look good every time you get out of the car but still ensure safety when participating in traffic.

2. Ensure vehicle capabilities

Make sure you have enough fuel for the trip. In addition, a simple operation is to pay attention to the indicator lights on the central clock to see if there are any abnormalities. Normally, when the car is turned on, the electronic system will check all the sensors (all the indicator lights are on) before turning off all the "safety" components. If any strange lights are still on when the engine is started, you should immediately check the manual or call the technical experts.

3. Adjust sitting posture correctly

Before setting off, the first thing you need to do is adjust your seat to be at eye level and the control systems. Don't sit too close to the steering wheel, as this will hinder your steering, and don't sit too far away so that your arms and legs are straight, as this may cause you to not brake hard enough or to feel dizzy in an emergency. Adjust the rearview mirrors both inside and outside for the widest and clearest view. Finally, never forget to fasten your seat belt.

4. Don't think nonsense

Once you’ve started your engine, your primary concern should be the road and the unexpected elements that may arise around you. As the saying goes, “Ride a bicycle with your feet, ride a motorbike with your hands, and drive a car with your head.” So, don’t be preoccupied with thoughts like what to eat for dinner, or whether you’ll have time to shop for a dress while waiting for your child to get out of school. All of these can be resolved once you’ve completed your journey.

5. Don't be busy with other things

Another common mistake women make is eating and drinking while driving. Situations like holding food while driving, or not being able to brake when a water bottle is stuck under the brake pedal can all cause unpredictable consequences. Many women also have the habit of applying makeup, surfing the web or doing other small things while driving. You may not be able to react in time when a two-wheeler or pedestrian passes by or the car in front suddenly brakes.

6. Driving an automatic car with only one foot

To ensure safety, when stepping on the brake and accelerator on an automatic car, always drive with only one right foot to have a support point (left foot) and absolutely avoid the phenomenon of mistakenly pressing the accelerator - brake which is very dangerous. Some opinions also suggest that the driver should keep the heel fixed on the floor, only move the foot and toe to brake, accelerator and clutch, avoid lifting the foot off the floor and then pressing, which can easily lead to loss of control of the brake and accelerator.

7. Be wary of strangers around you

Always remember to lock your doors when driving (if your car does not automatically lock). If you encounter trouble on the road and need to get out of the car, make sure you lock your doors before focusing on other things. It is not uncommon for bad guys to pretend to have a collision and, just as the car owner opens the front door, their accomplices will open the back door to take things or even blatantly rob - a situation that is very difficult for women to handle. Regardless of the situation, when someone knocks on your window to ask for directions or help when your car is moving slowly or stopped, always remember to look around to see if there is only one or more "suspicious" people. Only lower the window instead of opening the car door when you need to communicate with strangers on the road.

Before getting out of the car, no matter how rushed you are, you should look around. Once you are sure that there will be no collision with pedestrians, open the door slowly, ajar for 5 seconds to make sure everyone knows you are getting out, to avoid collision.

8. Avoid intrusion when parking

Even when parked, always pay attention to closing the windows when getting out of the car. For cars with sunroofs, you need to make sure it is closed to avoid "foreign objects" or rain from getting inside. In case you need to open the window to avoid heat, you should make sure the car is parked in a safe location, with someone watching to avoid bad guys taking advantage of stealing things.

Keep money and valuables in your bag or at least in hidden places (under the seat, in the glove compartment, or covered with a coat) when parking. It is not uncommon for thieves to break the glass to get items left exposed on the dashboard or seat. You should also avoid preparing your belongings while driving in a deserted garage, which will attract attention and attract bad guys. At the same time, always have the key at hand so you can quickly open the door, get in the car, close the door and drive away when needed.

Tip: If your key fob only opens the driver's side door, use it. Also consider attaching a small spray bottle of perfume to your car key - it will be your weapon of choice in case of an emergency.