6 Car Safety Tips Everybody Should Know

6 Car Safety Tips Everybody Should Know

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We are continually warned by motoring authorities not to use mobile phones when driving, but it still astounds police that motorists continue to ignore the warnings. Accidents caused by drivers talking on their mobile phones are still on the rise and authorities are making suggestions that a hands-free car kit may become compulsory items in the near future.

This leads us to some car safety driving tips.

* Install a hands-free car kit. Whilst the use of a mobile phone when driving has been outlawed in most jurisdictions in Australia the use of hands-free devices is still allowed, although some require the phone to be mounted securely to the dashboard in an approved holder. In most cases these are available for sale independently from the Bluetooth systems and can be of the universal, adjustable type or as a phone specific cradle with built-in chargers or antenna connections.
* Look ahead. Professional drivers often comment on the fact that young drivers fail to take into account some critical factors when driving. In particular they point to the need to look far enough ahead to recognise hazards and upcoming possible problems like road congestion or change road conditions. 60% of teen vehicle crashes are caused through failure to anticipate changing conditions. It is simple common sense that if you are aware of imminent changes you can manage your speed and handle your car appropriately in anticipation.
* Slowdown. The same professional drivers have also noted the importance of slowing down and driving within speed limits. Changed road conditions also mean that speed should be lowered, even below the official speed limit so that you can take that extra bit of care.
* Seating position is also important when driving. Hands should be placed at 10 o"clock and 2 o"clock on the wheel to enable you to turn the wheel a full 360 quickly without any trouble. Also, keep the backrest relatively upright so that the driver does not lounge in the seat.
* Tyre pressure. Tyre pressure is important for vehicle control as well as fuel economy. To determine the correct inflated tyre pressure, do not take any notice of the maximum recommendations on the tyre itself. Rather, you should check the vehicle manual or the recommendations which are listed inside the door frame of the vehicle. The manufacturer knows the vehicle limits and has the benefits of road testing results to make this recommendation so it"s important to follow it to the letter.
* Avoid distractions. It"s so easy for a driver to become distracted by things like mobile phones, talking to passengers too much, listening to the radio or even eating. The best advice is to listen to the words of the old Door"s song : "keep your eyes on the road, your hands upon the wheel".

Of all these tips the best by far is to install a bluetooth handsfree car kit to remove the temptation of using a mobile phone illegally.

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