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How to practice safe driving in winters

Winter driving can be difficult with the ice and snow covering the streets. A few tips can make your winter trip safer. One thing to keep in mind in winters is that you should go out only when you need to. Winter is not the time to hit the roads just for fun. Also, it is advisable to drive only in the daytime as far as possible. Try and give yourself extra time for reaching the destination. Winter driving accidents often occur due to driving under pressure and increased speed. Reduce the speed on winter stricken roads. Leave adequate space between you and the car in front of you. The distance should be at least three times the normal safe distance as recommended by The Weather Channel. Likewise, the brakes should be applied gently in order to avoid skidding. Use of cruise control should be avoided because it limits the control that you have over the vehicle. Purchase snow tires for your vehicle. At the minimum, you should buy two tires for front drive or then two for rear drive. This w

A Guide to Defensive Driving Techniques and Road Safety

In Florida, road accidents are not a rare sight. Every now and then, people either get injured, die or have to pay a huge amount of dollars in insurance. The roads in Florida are a menace and people who don’t have a defensive driving skill, have increased chances of getting into serious trouble. Defensive driving skills are those which you can use to prevent accidents or crashes from happening. It is the demonstration of an awareness, attitude and driving skills like: Being alert and keeping the eyes moving to keep track of what’s happening in your surroundings all the time. Looking out for trouble spots which are developing around. Planning of action is important especially when bad drivers are around you. Needing to know what law requires drivers to protect each other from mistakes. There are several responsibilities that a defensive driver must have. They must be: Having a positive attitude on road safety. Maintaining a safe driving record. Being mentally and physically fit to drive