Defensive Driving Rule #49: Make Safe and Sane Left Turns
Left turns at controlled intersections are one of the most dangerous driving maneuvers. They don't have to be -- the dangers can be controlled. The most important thing is to be knowledgeable -- and then …
The Great American RoadTrip Forum - 70 Rules of Defensive Driving
70 Rules of Defensive Driving It's not something we happy-go-lucky roadtrippers like to dwell upon, but about 50,000 people die each year in collisions on the roadways of the United States.
The Great American RoadTrip Forum - 70 Rules of Defensive Driving
Sloppy driving breeds mishaps! Most everyone knows the basics of the traffic laws; signaling, proper lane position for turns, turning into the prope lanes, complying with traffic signs (like "No U-Turns," …
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Defensive Driving Rule #70: Use Uncle Bob's Defensive Driving System
Tags: alert, children, courtesy, defensive driving, motorcyclist, safe driving, safety 1 Comment Originally sent to RTA by e-mail on 12-27-2007 December 27, 2007: Dear Bob, I had the privilege of taking …
Defensive Driving Rule #20: Beware of Intersections
Defensive Driving TipsIntersections are one of the most dangerous areas for any driver. One oft-quoted statistic is that over 80% of all city collisions involving injury or death occur within signal-light (or …
Defensive Driving Rule #65: Don't Ride in Pick-Up Truck Beds!
The bed of a pick-up truck is for CARGO, not people. If you care about your passengers (or your pets), do not allow them to ride in the back of your truck. You may be the best driver in the world -- but you …
Defensive Driving Rule #48: Give Way on Mountain Roads
To sum up, drive to the right if you're not passing on multilane roads, and yield to faster vehicles even on narrow mountain roads. May you find dry, smooth pavement and cheap gasoline! <br> Tags: …
Defensive Driving Rule #17: Know Your Blind Spots!
Defensive Driving TipsIt should make you uncomfortable if you are driving in other drivers' blind spots! Virtually all vehicles have blind areas—even motorcycles. (Motorcyclists are sometimes limited in …
Defensive Driving Rule #69: Choose Your Route for Safety!
Defensive Driving TipsI face different dangers, depending on the route I take. Riding on city streets or boulevards, I'm subject to an intersection collision (the most common fatal collision in an urban area). …