6 tips for safe driving in crowded streets
Rush hour traffic is a nightmare for many drivers. By following these driving tips, you will be both safer and less stressed.
1. Keep a steady throttle
When traffic is heavy, always try to stay in your lane and strictly follow traffic signals. At the same time, keep the car running at a steady speed, never suddenly accelerate or decelerate to avoid collisions or surprise other cars and not be able to handle it.
2. Keep your distance
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Keeping a safe distance from other cars in traffic is extremely difficult, but it is imperative to avoid hitting the car in front of you when they brake suddenly.
Experience in driving a car in the city during rush hour to keep distance is to always keep your foot on the brake; keep a distance of about 50 - 60cm from the car in front (avoid letting motorbikes pass); wait patiently until the road is wide enough to continue driving, avoid reckless overtaking.
3. Over the shoulder glance
Don’t just look in the rearview mirror, look over your shoulder. Be aware of blind spots that you can’t see in your rearview mirror. When changing lanes or backing up, always watch out for cars and motorbikes on the move.
4. Be patient
In case of traffic jam, try to be patient, do not try to find a way out because this will only make the situation more complicated. Moreover, if you try to turn around to find another way, or encroach on the lane to pass and the other side does the same, you will definitely risk being "rooted" on the road.
5. Limit turning
Turning a car around when the road is congested is never an acceptable solution. Because turning around on a crowded street is very difficult, affects traffic flow, and causes chaos in the traffic situation.
If you have to turn around, stay calm and decisive. Many people may be annoyed if you make a U-turn incorrectly, but if you hesitate, you can easily cause a traffic jam for a long stretch of road.
6. Turn on the turn signal early
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Always signal well in advance of where you want to turn or change lanes. Do not try to force another vehicle to change lanes or turn, this can cause unnecessary conflict or confrontation.