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s • If a tailgates is following you,move to another lane if possible or pull to the side of the road j and let the tailgater pass you. • Never engage in drag racing or drive on a bet. • Do not drive in another driver's blind spot. i o Do not weave in and out of traffic. ® If you plan to drive a long distance,stop and stretch after every two hours. • Stay in the middle of your lane in between the lines. o Slow down in unfamiliar areas. • Observe road surfaces. • When backing up,always check for obstructions. If there is limited visibility,get out of the vehicle and check it out. • When turning,especially in a larger vehicle where a wider turn will take place,give yourself j space,signal,and watch your blind spot. Always proceed slowly and with caution. , 3 • Listen as well as watch your surroundings. You may not see the police car,the ambulance, the fire truck,or the car,but you may hear the siren or the horn and be able to prevent an accident. S DRIVING TECHNIQUES Safe Following Distance • Use the two-second rule. When the car in front of you passes a fixed object or marker,start counting out loud:one-ane thousand and two-one thousand. If you have reached the object prior to completing the fall count,then you are following too closely. Slow down until you create,at minimum,the fall two second count. € l • In poor driving conditions add 4-5 snore seconds on the count. Braking Distance i i • Take into consideration time and braking distance. • Ideal acknowledgment of an upcoming situation is one to two seconds. • Ideal physical reaction time to brake is one to two seconds. • Alcohol,drags,being tired,cell phones,and other distractions can all extend the emotional ' and physical reaction tunes. • The faster your speed,the longer the braking distance will be.