Driving Lessons Gloucester - What Makes A Good Driver? Part 6 - Good Habits.

In the previous five posts, we've looked at the essential qualities needed in a good driver, but can you keep them up as normal behaviour when the world and the road seem to be throwing everything at you and driving your car properly becomes rather challenging.

The best way to cope is to have good habits as your default setting. Easier said than done, sometimes, but thoughtful behaviour does spread around on the road and will help to ensure that you and your passengers arrive safely.

If the behaviour of another driver has upset you, try not to react to it, it's just not worth it and as we've discussed in earlier posts, the situation will usually pass in a matter of seconds. Slowing down will mean calming down.
Avoid any aggressive response, as that may escalate the situation, solving nothing, and endangering not only you and your passengers, but other innocent road users.
Ignore the person driving stupidly (do not make it personal) but use your driving skills to avoid his vehicle and then drop back to let him go. 

Slow down to calm down.

Why not stop then to take a break? Remember, if you are upset, you are vulnerable. Your powers of concentration, anticipation and observation will be much reduced and an accident is much more likely.
As we know, anybody can make a mistake, so make allowances if another driver goes wrong.

Relax.

• Allow plenty of time.
• Make sure you are comfortable.
• Concentrate on your driving.

If you feel good, you will drive good.

Consider others.
Don't try to dominate the road.
Avoid:

• Cutting up other vehicles.
• Rushing through traffic.
• Changing your mind at the last minute.
• Using aggressive language and gestures.

Don't get in your car if your not in a good frame of mind. If you've just had an almighty row, calm down fully before driving, as irritation and anger cause mistakes that can lead to accidents.

We hope these posts have helped to make it clearer the attributes that make a good driver and if you would like to start learning to drive in Gloucester, call us now on:

01452614226.

Best Regards,

John Lowe.

http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org