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    Defensive Driving Rule #10: Drive Precisely 

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    Robert Schaller
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    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," "No right turn ...
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    Defensive Driving Rule #11: Chill Out! 

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    Driving safely is all about attitude. In fact, all I can really teach you is attitude. Think about it—if you've been driving for a while, you know most all the rules—OK, so maybe you do need a ...
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    Defensive Driving Rule #12: Look Down the Road! 

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    This means keep your eyes UP and looking down the road. Many drivers focus on the road only 5 or 8 seconds ahead. You should be looking about 15-20 ...
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    Defensive Driving Rule #13: Create Space 

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    Guard your safety by actively creating space around your vehicle, never allowing yourself to get "boxed in." Adequate space creates time and helps you avoid collisions. ...
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    Defensive Driving Rule #14: Drive to Communicate 

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    You want to know the other driver sees you, and this rule will provide you with some ways to make sure they do. Use your ...
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    Defensive Driving Rule #15: Drive Predictably 

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    One of the best ways to create a safe environment for yourself and others while driving is to be predictable ...
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    Defensive Driving Rule #16: Always Signal Your Intentions 

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    As a driving instructor, I often ask people what are their "pet peeves" about other drivers; a common reply is that other drivers don't signal turns ...
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    Defensive Driving Rule #17: Know Your Blind Spots! 

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    It 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 how far they can twist their head to look behind them.) Yet, some ...
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    Defensive Driving Rule #18: Avoid Distractions 

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    When we assume our driving "duties," one of the most important is that we be responsible for our actions and the results of those actions. In almost every case, a driver involved in a collision had an opportunity to ...
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  • 70 Rules of Defensive Driving

     1. Pay Attention  2. Don't Trust NOBODY!  3. Yield Anyway!  4. Don't Speed!
     5. Don't Drive Impaired  6. Wear Your Seat Belt!  7. Buy and Use Safety Devices  8. Motorcyclist, Protect Thyself!
     9. Don't Run Red! 10. Drive Precisely 11. Chill Out! 12. Look Down the Road!
    13. Create Space 14. Drive to Communicate 15. Drive Predictably 16. Always Signal Your Intentions!
    17. Know Your Blind Spots! 18. Avoid Distractions 19. Avoid Backing Up 20. Beware of Intersections
    21. Be A Freeway Pro 22. Know How To Stop 23. Know When To Use Your Headlights 24. Slow Down in Rain or Snow
    25. Maintain Your Tires 26. Take Care of Your Vehicle 27. Get Rid of Tailgaters 28. Maintain an Even, Measured Pace
    29. Check for Hydroplaning 30. Know How To Recover From A Skid 31. Avoid Head-On Collisions 32. Be A Safe Passer
    33. Avoid One-Vehicle Collisions 34. Deal with Light Glare 35. Never Play Chicken With a Train 36. Beware of Stopped Vehicles
    37. Practice Animal Avoidance! 38. Don't Prevent Others from Passing 39. Drive Your Van Safely 40. Practice Smart Bicycling
    41. Share the Road With Bicyclists 42. Exercise Prudent Courtesy 43. Recognize the Futility of Rushing 44.Allow for Your Physical Limitations
    45. Start Rested--Keep Fresh! 46. Share the Road With Trucks 47. Make Space for Parked Vehicles 48. Give Way on Mountain Roads
    49. Make Safe & Sane Left Turns 50. Connect Your Mind To Your Eyes! 51. Make Defensive Stops! 52. Slow Approaching Intersections!
    53. Beware of Traffic Holes! 54. Turn Right, LOOK Right! 55. Don't Change Lanes in Intersections 56. Don't Abuse 2-Way Left Turn Lanes
    57. Avoid "Reverse Traffic" Lanes 58. Move Right Nearing Intersections 59. Beware of Vehicles at Crosswalks 60. Use the Center Lane for Safety
    61. Never Stop on a Freeway! 62. Don't Cross a Freeway Median! 63. Seat Belts and Air Bags Go Together! 64. Avoid Head Injuries
    65. Don't Ride in Pick-Up Beds! 66. Secure Loose Objects! 67. Keep Your Child Safe in the Center 68. Don't "Pump" ABS Brakes!
    69. Choose Your Route for Safety! 70. Use Uncle Bob's Defensive Driving System


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