For even the most experienced of drivers, motorway driving can be a somewhat daunting experience. There are a few simple rules to keep in mind when driving, particularly when on the motorway:
1 – Before you take to the road, perform maintenance checks. Check that there is sufficient fuel, oil and water, tyre tread and tyre pressure are sufficient and ensure that everything is in good working order. Particularly when driving at night, check that all lights are clean and operating correctly.
2 – Concentration is key when driving high volumes of traffic on the motorway. You should never drive without 100% concentration. Never begin a journey tired and if you start to feel tired mid-journey, pull over at a service station for a rest. It is advised that you take a minimum of 15 minutes break every two hours.
3 – Always make sure that you have enough time to react appropriately. This means allowing enough space between you and the cars around you to be able to act accordingly to avoid an accident.
4 – Adjust your driving according to weather conditions. Different weather calls for different actions dependent on visibility and the surface on which you are driving. For instance, driving on a slippery, wet road in the fog requires slower driving and extra caution than on a clear, dry day.
5 – Many people fail to do it but indicate every time you change lane.
6 – Take extra caution when close to large vehicles. They have bigger blind spots, thus creating a greater opportunity for an accident to occur.
7 – If you break down on the motorway, don’t panic. Roll onto the hard shoulder, initiate your hazard lights and exit your vehicle using the door closest to the curb. Once outside the vehicle, move as far away from the road as possible and call for help from a mobile phone or an emergency phone situated at the side of the road.
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