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Defensive Driving Tips On Vehicle Lane Changes
By George Gabriel
| Lane changes can be one of the easiest maneuvers with a vehicle, and can be one of the hardest maneuvers at the same time.
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Changing lanes requires processing information and making a safe decision well in advance to make the maneuver a simple and safe task. The faster your speed is, the faster you have to process information, which in turn makes it a little more difficult. There are important defensive driving procedures you must do, before making a lane change.
Look ahead and plan ahead. If you plan well in advance, the maneuver becomes a lot easier and safer. Checking your path ahead before you consider changing lanes is the number one priority. What traffic and pedestrians are doing ahead of you is the first step in processing information and making a decision. You must always check your path ahead for vehicle traffic changes, and controlled intersections that affect these changes.
There are many potential hazards that you should be looking for. You have to be looking ahead for vehicles slowing down and possibly stopping in front of you, ...
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About the Author: George Gabriel owned and operated a Driving School for several years. Taught over 2000 kids and adults how to drive.
Source: www.isnare.com
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Perhaps the main waste of gas is driving aggressively (speeding, rapid accelerating & braking). It can lower your MPG by 33% (HWY).
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