Drivers: Pay attention when changing lanes
Speeding when you see moving traffic is a hazard for you and other motorists.
Traffic is inevitable regardless of where you live these days. As more people buy cars, the number of vehicles on the roads naturally increases.
It is questionable whether that translates into lousy driving, but we think it does. When traffic is around, people become more inclined to impaired driving.
All common sense is thrown out the window when the roads are busy. This is why organisations such as Arrive Alive are there, to remind people that being aware is a vital part of driving.
A common saying says you don't drive for yourself but for everyone else.
This is true when it comes to driving in general. It might sound confusing, but as a driver, you have to think about how other drivers are driving because that affects you.
The Arrive Alive Instagram page shared a video of how sometimes people don't practice patience or common sense. In the video, we see traffic on what looks like the N3 in Johannesburg; a BMW driver cannot stop in time and swerves to the left lane, hitting a truck.
Watch the video below - courtesy of Instagram.
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The Arrive Alive website shares some tips on how to be aware of other drivers and we chose three that are particularly true for this sort of scenario.
"It is always important to remember that the road belongs to everyone and that motorists must beware of other motorists on the road."
The AA urges drivers to be extra careful when encountering:
- A vehicle with a driver who does not appear to be paying full attention to the road.
- A driver who obstructs and does not let you pass - slow down and let him get far ahead.
- A vehicle that "wanders" about the road could be faulty steering or suspension, or the driver may be drunk or sleepy.
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Image Courtesy of Instagram