DEFENSIVE driving and MIRROR adjustment.
If you drive a car then you must see this presentation.
A BETTER USE OF MIRRORS AVOID ACCIDENTS WHEN CHANGING
LANES … KEEP SIDE MIRRORS AT 90º TO REDUCE BLIND AREAS
Good visibility = Zero accidentes
OVER 600,000 ACCIDENTS OCCUR IN THE UNITED STATES WHEN PEOPLE ARE CHANGING LANES.
More than 200 people are killed every year due to these accidents.
60% of the drivers who caused the accident say they didn’t see the other vehicle.
YOUR REAR-VIEW MIRROR (Front Windshield) IS NOT ENOUGH
What can be seen with only the rear-view mirror
It only shows the traffic behind you
You can’t see the vehicles at your right and left unless they are very close
5 GOOD REASONS TO KEEP SIDE MIRRORS AT 90º
You will not need to look over your shoulders (although this is not a bad idea)
You will only need to give the mirror(s) a quick look to spot the blind area(s). (The former method takes too long to look and return to the normal position, making you lose sight of what is in front of you)
Looking at the mirror(s) only keeps you focused on what is in front of you
You will have a better view, including blind areas
At night, other vehicle’s headlights will not reflect on the mirrors
nice MagicD..will try that..watch myself drive..
Thanks Brownskinned and Khattak... could open the file...
and thanks EMN...tried today.... it helped specially for the glare from the headlights of the vehicles from behind...
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Well u r right EM, i use to turn my head and satisfy my self through the rear window.tht there is no other car behind me while i change the lane
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"(A man is great by deeds, not by birth.)"
The mirrors must be set up so you can see yourself in them.
Setting up the rear view and side mirros as metioned above will minimize the blind spots thereby enhancing better view for drivers. The side mirrors need to be adjusted in a such a way that the edge of the vehicle must be visible in the mirrors to drivers under normal driving position. This setting will cover up the sides and drivers can easily spot incoming vehicles at an early stage. Besides, it is important to follow the 2 seconds rule and road traffic diversions and signs. Last but not the least.... Refrain from answering mobile phones even with hands free set or bluetooth facility and tuning radios while driving as human brian cannot concentrate on two different activites at the same time.
A good driver will expect the un expected on road..
Buckle up.... Drive defensively and safely...Your loved ones are waiting for you back home. :)
I attended training in defensive driving.....
all you need is common sense and presence of mind!!
driving schools.....good for new drivers!
Happygolucky....its not password protected.....worked fine for me :)
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Happy, just click "read only" and will work..happy reading!!!Great weekend everyone!!!
Thanks for the information..i will try today but not on my way home..pretty reluctant huh..i will try within the compound and hopefully will try on the outskirts...:-)
EMN..seems the attachment is password protected...
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.....Ok Sir !!! Class concluded? When is the driving test Sir?
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Whenever I find the KEY to SUCCESS...Someone STEALS it.