The prevention of traffic accidents requires a comprehensive attention from drivers. The technical aspects are revealing, but also the human part such as driver skills, driving styles and techniques.
“Each person has a way of driving, what is known as driving style, referring to their behavior and habits. It is important to apply procedures or techniques that will provide greater safety when driving. With this, the characteristics of the vehicle are used in a better way and benefits such as savings of 10% in fuel consumption can be obtained”, explains William Herrera, Instructor at Teojama Comercial.
Driving types
sporty driving: This type of driving is applied in extreme conditions, that is, when the vehicle travels on irregular roads, including high speeds, complex routes and terrain factors. This can only be carried out within special circuits, since it can cause traffic accidents. In addition, some of the sports driving techniques are against traffic regulations.
4×4 driving: This type of driving is characteristic of four-wheel drive vehicles, allowing them to cling to terrain that lacks grip such as mud, snow or sand. For this reason, it is recommended that the handling of these vehicles is only carried out on land with these characteristics, since it will not perform well on other types of soil.
Preventive driving: This type of driving focuses on paying attention to the unforeseen events that could occur on the road. One of the main characteristics is the observation of the environment in which you drive, maintaining a prudent distance between vehicles or objects. It gives the possibility of reacting quickly when an accident occurs.
defensive driving: Defensive driving aims to identify all possible accidents that can be generated while driving, without the need for them to happen.
driving techniques
Starting the engine and starting the vehicle properly: The proper way is to start without stepping on the accelerator and let it run for a few minutes until the temperature indicator begins to show.
Smooth and progressive accelerationespecially when going out and when the engine is still cold until it reaches its optimum operating temperature.
Make gear changes when there is freedom of movement.
Drive at a moderate speedAvoid unnecessary braking and acceleration.
Do not step on the accelerator when it is not necessarySo there is no fuel consumption.
Avoid sudden braking Y when it is necessary to decelerate, we will lift our foot off the accelerator and we will take advantage of the vehicle’s inertia as much as possible, and use the engine brake, auxiliary brakes together with the service brake.
Turn off the engine during prolonged stops, greater than three minutes; The most recommended is to leave the engine off.
Avoid overloading the vehicle: When there is an overload, greater fuel consumption is generated.
Plan your travel routes in advance to prevent traffic conditions and anticipate traffic disruptions.
security aspects
- Keep a distance of 3 to 4 meters from the vehicle in front.
- Analyze the type of road you are going to use to identify possible manoeuvres.
- Check the mirrors before embarking on a trip and avoid manipulating them while the car is in motion.
- Pay attention to the blind spots present in the vehicles, it is recommended to identify which these are according to the model and type of vehicle.
- Use the directional signals or necessary signage when carrying out maneuvers.(YO)
Source: Eluniverso
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