Bad habits to avoid when driving

Losing concentration, speeding, sudden braking, using the phone… are bad habits to avoid while driving.

There are many bad driving habits that cause a lot of danger and discomfort to road users. Here are some bad driving habits that should be avoided to minimize risks when traveling on the road.

Distracted

Talking on the phone, texting, eating in a hurry in the car or doing anything else that affects driving are all bad habits, with a high risk of collision or accident. In addition, the appearance of blind spots for drivers is not a pleasant thing at all, because just a moment of lack of concentration and observation will have to pay a very high price.

Speeding and reckless driving

This is a bad habit and very dangerous, as you know the streets in Vietnam are not wide enough for you to drive too fast, it will be very dangerous for other people on the road and especially for yourself. Take more time and be careful when braking, changing lanes, turning and turning. Experts advise that every time you skid, always remember to look in the direction you want to go and try to steer in that direction.

emergency braking

Skidding occurs when you brake too hard and one or more wheels stop suddenly, or when you press too hard on the accelerator and cause the wheels to spin too fast. When turning, use your gauges. Good or bad weather, the gauges on your car serve a purpose and will help keep everyone around you safer on the road.

drunk

Driving while under the influence of alcohol or stimulants not only directly affects driving, but also wears down the driver's health and spirit.

The only thing that needs to be done is that the driver should control the use of harmful substances as above, and if he/she finds himself/herself not sober enough to drive, he/she should stop and rest, or need other help.

Driving and using mobile phone

Do not use mobile phone while driving

Using a mobile phone while driving poses a risk of accidents as high as drinking alcohol. Not only is it dangerous for themselves, drivers who use their phones while driving also affect the safety of other road users.

No seat belt

In the event of a sudden collision, in addition to airbags, seat belts are the key factor in saving the lives of people in the car.

Some people will have a habit of being subjective because the distance traveled is not too far, so wearing a seat belt is almost unnecessary and a waste of effort, but it is this lack of awareness that leads to unforeseen consequences.

Tailgating or overtaking another vehicle

Being aggressive, rude, and disregarding danger are all bad habits that many drivers have, but it seems that they are not stopping but are happening at a more serious level.

Safety warning systems, appropriate lane division, and support from traffic signals are methods applied to many vehicles in traffic, but tailgating or wanting to overtake other vehicles in unsafe conditions still occurs continuously, leading to many tragic and unfortunate accidents.

Slowing down, stopping at the right time and keeping a safe distance is the way to bring happiness to many people, especially the driver himself.

Not cleaning the car properly

What happens when your car gets splashed with mud from another car? You may have limited visibility for a short time. In some countries, it is illegal to not clean your car properly. So take 5 minutes to clean your car before you hit the road. Not only will you feel more confident, but you will also avoid affecting the surrounding vehicles.

Too many things on the dashboard

When you have to brake suddenly, many miscellaneous things placed in front of the dashboard will fly straight into your face, making you more panicked and dangerous. The dashboard of a car is not a bookshelf that you can throw all kinds of things on.

Always turn on high beams

Driving at night is risky because of the limited visibility. The less you can see, the more limited your ability to control. So many people choose to always have their high beams on at full power. Imagine a beam of light hundreds of thousands of times brighter than a candle shining directly on your retina? It’s not just a minor annoyance. Instead, it seriously affects your ability to drive safely.

Place hands at 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions

The correct positions should be 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock.

If you think of the steering wheel as a clock face, the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions are not only wrong due to driving habits but also extremely dangerous. If the airbag deploys in a collision, the force of the explosion can break your fingers. The correct positions should be 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock.

Turn the car radio up too loud

Music or radio in the car is mainly for the passengers, the sound should be just audible because the noise from the road is more meaningful to the driver than the music. The sound of the car braking hard or the siren of the ambulance behind should be heard clearly as soon as possible.

Ignore the weather

If speed limits are based on the driver's awareness, weather factors are more unpredictable and objective, which many people easily ignore.

A heavy rainstorm or storm is expected, even when it is hot on the road, these are not pleasant weather conditions for driving and affect traffic safety. Therefore, what you need to do is to monitor the weather and choose the right time and direction before leaving./.

According to VOV