Driving Altitudes.
Discussion
Most likely a repost but after many recent threads of road rage, nearly misses etc, I think no harm will come from repeating this article from the IAM.
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Institute of Advanced Motorists
510 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5RG
Telephone: 020 8996 9600, Fax 020 8996 9601
Fact Sheet 19/001
DRIVING ATTITUDES
One of the most dangerous things most of us do each day is driving a motor vehicle. It is something
we all take for granted. Many drivers involved in a crash or so-called “accident” do not accept that
they have contributed to it. If you think that you have nothing to learn from an accident or even a near
miss that you were involved in, your style of driving will not change. The IAM recommends this checklist
to help you approach driving with the right “attitude”.
• If another motorist “carves you up” in a line of traffic, do not retaliate or try to punish the other
driver. This may escalate the situation or lead to an accident.
• To maintain the right attitude for good driving, try to improve your powers of observation. This
demands considerable thought and practice but will usually keep you out of potentially dangerous
situations. Observation skills give you an “early warning” of any situations developing which
might require action from you.
• Try to accept that all road users are vulnerable. Be tolerant and considerate to all other road
users, even if they have appeared to be aggressive towards you. A little courtesy can be catchy!
• The majority of road accidents are caused by human error. If we all treat the motor car as a
convenient and enjoyable means of transport instead of an extension of our egos, we can reduce
accidents on our roads. No journey is so urgent as to justify an accident.
• Develop a sensible driving plan and endeavour to avoid a very tight driving schedule, with
business and domestic commitments. Try to avoid driving under pressure or stress. Do not take
a chance at the red lights, exceed speed limits, or cut corners. Allow an extra five minutes for
each journey.
• Tiredness plays a very important part in causing an aggressive attitude towards other road users
and frustrations encountered by traffic hold-ups and road works. Take regular breaks to combat
driver fatigue.
• Always expect slow reactions and poor observation from other road users. Often accidents can
be avoided if one driver allows for another’s mistakes.
• A common “trigger” for aggression and frustration is driving too close to another vehicle. Keep
your distance and use the two-second rule whenever possible.
• Remember there is no such thing as a perfect driver; we are only as good as our last journey.
Ok, I can't spell attitude
Page 1 of 1
Institute of Advanced Motorists
510 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5RG
Telephone: 020 8996 9600, Fax 020 8996 9601
Fact Sheet 19/001
DRIVING ATTITUDES
One of the most dangerous things most of us do each day is driving a motor vehicle. It is something
we all take for granted. Many drivers involved in a crash or so-called “accident” do not accept that
they have contributed to it. If you think that you have nothing to learn from an accident or even a near
miss that you were involved in, your style of driving will not change. The IAM recommends this checklist
to help you approach driving with the right “attitude”.
• If another motorist “carves you up” in a line of traffic, do not retaliate or try to punish the other
driver. This may escalate the situation or lead to an accident.
• To maintain the right attitude for good driving, try to improve your powers of observation. This
demands considerable thought and practice but will usually keep you out of potentially dangerous
situations. Observation skills give you an “early warning” of any situations developing which
might require action from you.
• Try to accept that all road users are vulnerable. Be tolerant and considerate to all other road
users, even if they have appeared to be aggressive towards you. A little courtesy can be catchy!
• The majority of road accidents are caused by human error. If we all treat the motor car as a
convenient and enjoyable means of transport instead of an extension of our egos, we can reduce
accidents on our roads. No journey is so urgent as to justify an accident.
• Develop a sensible driving plan and endeavour to avoid a very tight driving schedule, with
business and domestic commitments. Try to avoid driving under pressure or stress. Do not take
a chance at the red lights, exceed speed limits, or cut corners. Allow an extra five minutes for
each journey.
• Tiredness plays a very important part in causing an aggressive attitude towards other road users
and frustrations encountered by traffic hold-ups and road works. Take regular breaks to combat
driver fatigue.
• Always expect slow reactions and poor observation from other road users. Often accidents can
be avoided if one driver allows for another’s mistakes.
• A common “trigger” for aggression and frustration is driving too close to another vehicle. Keep
your distance and use the two-second rule whenever possible.
• Remember there is no such thing as a perfect driver; we are only as good as our last journey.
Ok, I can't spell attitude
Edited by simba1 on Monday 29th September 17:00
Edited by simba1 on Monday 29th September 17:01
thinfourth2 said:
I didn't think this would be a problem in a modern car as they have a MAP sensor which will adjust fueling to suit
Is that the one that detects whether a female is doing the navigating and knows to run it lean to conserve fuel, due to the extra distance that will be driven?V8S said:
Pugsey said:
V8S said:
I mostly drive above sea level.
So you never get further than the beach then?
Actually I drove my Landie below sea level earlier this year. Well, I actually left it for too long on a beach 'car park' and - over a long lunch - forgot about the tide. Water half way up doors and she still drove out. Just a FEW spots of moisture inside.............Gassing Station | General Gassing [Archive] | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff