Advanced Driver Tips: Motorway Driving
Driving on the motorway requires excellent observation and concentration skills because of the high speeds involved. However long periods of sustained motorway driving can become very mundane causing concentration levels to wane, and allowing bad driving habits to creep in. Therefore it is very important to constantly assess the road and traffic situation as they can change suddenly and quite dramatically, requiring quick and dynamic reactions.
Inappropriate speed for the prevailing road conditions is the biggest single cause of accidents on the motorway. At 70 mph an alert driver in a high performance car will take 20 meters to react to a hazard and then a further 50 meters to come to a stop, providing his brakes and tyres are in excellent condition. That means it will take most drivers in excess of 70 meters to come to stop in an emergency.
The distance needed to stop a moving vehicle on the highway requires a 2 second space between vehicles. By using roadside markers you can count how long it takes you to pass the same marker the car in front of you just passed.
Sadly there will always be an inconsiderate driver who uses your two second safety gap to pull in, in front of you, and they may even undertake you to do this. However, whilst their foolhardy driving is no doubt annoying and frustrating you need to protect your own safety by maintaining the safety zone.
You may also find a driver is dangerously tailgating behind you, do not be drawn into this reckless behaviour and so, as soon as it is safe to do so, pull in and let them pass by. Remember that someone who is driving that recklessly will very likely cause an accident and you want to be nowhere near them when that happens.
Traffic can change in the blink of an eye. Before you realise what is happening you can be in a traffic jam. There are ways to protect yourself against dangers when this situation occurs. By looking as far ahead as you can you will be able to see the potential issues that may arise. You can then switch on your hazard warning lights to warn other drivers.
Driving on the highway can lead to you feeling bored, thinking about more important things, and generally forgetting to pay attention because you may not have to steer or change gears as frequently. If you are driving for long periods of time you should stop every two hours. Stopping at a service location will help stop your feelings of tiredness, getting you refreshed for the next part of the journey. It can also help you relax.
If you still have some distance to go before you have the chance to pull off of the motorway and rest, then there are a few things you can do to help fight the fatigue. Consider turning the air conditioning down to cold or opening a window to get some fresh air onto your face. Turn up the radio or start a conversation with your passenger and switch off any driver aids, like cruise control, to sharpen up your concentration and awareness levels.
It can be simple to just listen to the music, enjoy the warm sun shining through the windows of your car, and forget about the important matters when driving. Still, you need to make sure your driving skills are at the optimal level throughout your trip, and be aware of the dangers so that you can react more quickly. Driving accidents occur fast, and are frequently fatal. - 21396
Inappropriate speed for the prevailing road conditions is the biggest single cause of accidents on the motorway. At 70 mph an alert driver in a high performance car will take 20 meters to react to a hazard and then a further 50 meters to come to a stop, providing his brakes and tyres are in excellent condition. That means it will take most drivers in excess of 70 meters to come to stop in an emergency.
The distance needed to stop a moving vehicle on the highway requires a 2 second space between vehicles. By using roadside markers you can count how long it takes you to pass the same marker the car in front of you just passed.
Sadly there will always be an inconsiderate driver who uses your two second safety gap to pull in, in front of you, and they may even undertake you to do this. However, whilst their foolhardy driving is no doubt annoying and frustrating you need to protect your own safety by maintaining the safety zone.
You may also find a driver is dangerously tailgating behind you, do not be drawn into this reckless behaviour and so, as soon as it is safe to do so, pull in and let them pass by. Remember that someone who is driving that recklessly will very likely cause an accident and you want to be nowhere near them when that happens.
Traffic can change in the blink of an eye. Before you realise what is happening you can be in a traffic jam. There are ways to protect yourself against dangers when this situation occurs. By looking as far ahead as you can you will be able to see the potential issues that may arise. You can then switch on your hazard warning lights to warn other drivers.
Driving on the highway can lead to you feeling bored, thinking about more important things, and generally forgetting to pay attention because you may not have to steer or change gears as frequently. If you are driving for long periods of time you should stop every two hours. Stopping at a service location will help stop your feelings of tiredness, getting you refreshed for the next part of the journey. It can also help you relax.
If you still have some distance to go before you have the chance to pull off of the motorway and rest, then there are a few things you can do to help fight the fatigue. Consider turning the air conditioning down to cold or opening a window to get some fresh air onto your face. Turn up the radio or start a conversation with your passenger and switch off any driver aids, like cruise control, to sharpen up your concentration and awareness levels.
It can be simple to just listen to the music, enjoy the warm sun shining through the windows of your car, and forget about the important matters when driving. Still, you need to make sure your driving skills are at the optimal level throughout your trip, and be aware of the dangers so that you can react more quickly. Driving accidents occur fast, and are frequently fatal. - 21396
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To help improve a driver's night time vision and safety on the motorway many cars now come fitted with HID xenon lights as standard. For cars fitted with normal headlights a new xenon range of upgrade bulbs, like the H1 headlight bulbs, are designed to quickly and easily replace ordinary halogen bulbs.
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