While a good offense may be the best
defense in football, this doesn't hold true in driving. A professional driver
is a top defensive driver. He or she seems to have eyes (or mirrors) in the
back of his/her head. These drivers stay out the other fellow's way.
THE PROFESSIONAL DRIVER:
a)
Knows and obeys the company
rules for the operation of his vehicle.
b)
Knows and obeys the traffic
rules and regulations applicable to the area in which he is driving.
c)
Is aware of the traffic
situations far ahead on both sides and to the rear of his vehicle.
d)
Is constantly alert to illegal
acts and errors of other drivers.
e)
Is willing to yield the
right-of-way to prevent accidents and does not tailgate.
f)
Is particularly cautious
approaching intersections. Lessens the odds of an accident by taking his foot
off the gas and putting it on the brake to shorten reaction time for stopping.
g)
Knows and adjusts his driving
to the special hazards of : (1) pedestrians (2) the road (3)weather (4) traffic
(5) degree of light and (6) the added dangers brought on by his own emotions
such as anger or worry.
h)
Requires an attitude of
confidence that he can drive without ever having an accident. He is positive
about accident prevention.
i)
Drives as though every child in
the street is his own and every motorist is a dear relative or friend.
j)
Knows the secret of safe
driving.
Text by Charlie Kittleson
DO IT THE SAFE
WAY EVERY TIME!