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Ground rules
Planning journeys
Sounds obvious, but the bad driver seems unable to do this. It is especially important if you are going somewhere new. Look at a map and try to work out how long it might take you to get there. Navigating your way along unfamiliar roads can be difficult for any driver. Do not rely on your Sat Nav system!
Speed - Driving too fast for the conditions is just bad driving - whether it is above the speed limit or not.
Obvious things like wet weather make it difficult to stop. Skilled drivers also remember to slow down in streets where pedestrians, particularly young children, are about. Even going a few miles per hour slower can make a real difference to the stopping distance.
Remember - the faster the speed, the greater the chance of serious injury.
Passengers have rights too. If you are not happy about the speed the driver is going, say so. A good driver does not make the passengers feel uncomfortable.
Alcohol and drugs
Even one drink can affect your driving ability. It does not take much to get you over the legal limit and a drink driving conviction means a ban of at least 12 months. The conviction stays on your licence for 10 years from the time you get it back.
Do not forget - after a night out drinking you still might be affected or even be over the legal limit the next morning.
Most people plan ahead for the night out and do not drive if they are going to drink. It is a good idea to let Des drive - anyone can be the designated driver, as long as they do not drink. If you travel in someone else's car, make sure they stay off alcohol (your life is in their hands!). As a back-up, make sure you have got the phone number for a taxi (and the money to pay for it).
Different drugs have different effects and it is impossible to predict how each person will react. What is certain is that drugs and driving do not mix. Anything that distracts drivers and affects concentration is risky - not just for the driver, but also for anyone that happens to be using the roads at the same time.
Seat belts
If you crash or slam on your brakes, your car comes to a sudden stop...
...but you will keep moving, until you too are stopped - by the windscreen, dashboard, or pavement. So wearing a belt makes sense, as well as being a legal requirement for both drivers and passengers.
Distractions
Mobile phone:
It is now illegal to use a hand held mobile phone at any time when you are driving. That includes when you are stopped at traffic lights or in a traffic jam. You can only use a hands-free device if it is in a fixed cradle - but even these can be a dangerous distraction. If you have an accident whilst using a hands-free phone you can be prosecuted for careless driving.
Passengers:
Keep them under control! Friends should understand if you ask them to stop messing around or keep the noise down as you try to concentrate at a difficult junction.
Music:
Make sure any radio stations are pre-tuned so you are not twiddling while driving!
Tiredness:
Fighting off sleep when you are driving is not good for your health. Danger times are between midnight and 6am. If in doubt, stop and have a rest.
Young drivers – horrible statistics
One in five newly qualified drivers will have an accident within their first year on the road.
New drivers make up just 10% of licence holders, but are involved in 29% of all road accidents because of poor judgement, inattention, inappropriate and excessive speed.
Basically, young driver accidents are down to bad driving. Improving your decision making skills and judgement will make you a good driver and protect your passengers. Other road users will appreciate it too.
Penalties
Bad drivers earn licence-losing points!
Get to 6 points in your first two years after passing the test and you will lose your licence. Then it is back to being a learner and having to take both tests again. That will affect your job, social life and make insurance very expensive.
Sounds obvious, but the bad driver seems unable to do this. It is especially important if you are going somewhere new. Look at a map and try to work out how long it might take you to get there. Navigating your way along unfamiliar roads can be difficult for any driver. Do not rely on your Sat Nav system!
Speed - Driving too fast for the conditions is just bad driving - whether it is above the speed limit or not.
Obvious things like wet weather make it difficult to stop. Skilled drivers also remember to slow down in streets where pedestrians, particularly young children, are about. Even going a few miles per hour slower can make a real difference to the stopping distance.
Remember - the faster the speed, the greater the chance of serious injury.
Passengers have rights too. If you are not happy about the speed the driver is going, say so. A good driver does not make the passengers feel uncomfortable.
Alcohol and drugs
Even one drink can affect your driving ability. It does not take much to get you over the legal limit and a drink driving conviction means a ban of at least 12 months. The conviction stays on your licence for 10 years from the time you get it back.
Do not forget - after a night out drinking you still might be affected or even be over the legal limit the next morning.
Most people plan ahead for the night out and do not drive if they are going to drink. It is a good idea to let Des drive - anyone can be the designated driver, as long as they do not drink. If you travel in someone else's car, make sure they stay off alcohol (your life is in their hands!). As a back-up, make sure you have got the phone number for a taxi (and the money to pay for it).
Different drugs have different effects and it is impossible to predict how each person will react. What is certain is that drugs and driving do not mix. Anything that distracts drivers and affects concentration is risky - not just for the driver, but also for anyone that happens to be using the roads at the same time.
Seat belts
If you crash or slam on your brakes, your car comes to a sudden stop...
...but you will keep moving, until you too are stopped - by the windscreen, dashboard, or pavement. So wearing a belt makes sense, as well as being a legal requirement for both drivers and passengers.
Distractions
Mobile phone:
It is now illegal to use a hand held mobile phone at any time when you are driving. That includes when you are stopped at traffic lights or in a traffic jam. You can only use a hands-free device if it is in a fixed cradle - but even these can be a dangerous distraction. If you have an accident whilst using a hands-free phone you can be prosecuted for careless driving.
Passengers:
Keep them under control! Friends should understand if you ask them to stop messing around or keep the noise down as you try to concentrate at a difficult junction.
Music:
Make sure any radio stations are pre-tuned so you are not twiddling while driving!
Tiredness:
Fighting off sleep when you are driving is not good for your health. Danger times are between midnight and 6am. If in doubt, stop and have a rest.
Young drivers – horrible statistics
One in five newly qualified drivers will have an accident within their first year on the road.
New drivers make up just 10% of licence holders, but are involved in 29% of all road accidents because of poor judgement, inattention, inappropriate and excessive speed.
Basically, young driver accidents are down to bad driving. Improving your decision making skills and judgement will make you a good driver and protect your passengers. Other road users will appreciate it too.
Penalties
Bad drivers earn licence-losing points!
Get to 6 points in your first two years after passing the test and you will lose your licence. Then it is back to being a learner and having to take both tests again. That will affect your job, social life and make insurance very expensive.
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