With your brand new driver’s license in hand, you feel you can achieve anything. As your Chevy dealer, we’d like to give you some tips for new drivers. If you remember and apply them, you’ll have many happy and enjoyable experiences behind the wheel.
Don’t Speed
Speeding is dangerous, and it can change your life and the lives of others. As your speed increases, it takes longer for your car to stop when you hit the brakes. A potential accident situation can appear in seconds. When you’re driving too fast, you may not stop in time to prevent it. If you’re lucky, neither you nor anyone else will be injured. Your car, however, will be damaged, and there could be legal implications.
It can be tempting to increase speed just a little to get somewhere faster or to get through the traffic light before it changes. Always remember slower, safer driving will always get you where you need to go.
Don’t Be Distracted
It can be easy to get distracted, particularly if you drive a familiar route. When you know a route, you automatically feel more relaxed, and your mind can wander. Driving requires the utmost concentration to keep you and other drivers and pedestrians safe. Distractions are not just outside your car. Passengers and your cell phone are two main distractions any driver can face.
Many people are dedicated to their cell phones and carry them everywhere. As soon as the phone buzzes or beeps, it’s an automatic reflex for many people to reach for their phone. Unfortunately, that slight distraction can result in an accident. Passengers often don’t realize they’re distracting you, especially if they’re not drivers themselves. Focus on the road ahead and your surroundings, and you’ll always drive safely.
Don’t Drink
Alcohol and driving should never mix. Many people who have a few drinks believe they’re still safe to drive. They rationalize that because they don’t feel drunk, their reactions are still sharp, and they’re fully in control. This is, unfortunately, far from the truth. Alcohol impairs judgment. It provides a false sense of security while slowing down your reflexes and distorting your vision.
Drunk driving is one of the main causes of accidents in the US. It’s also illegal, and you risk losing your license and even a jail sentence if you drink and drive. If you do drink, stay safe and get a ride home with a cab or designated driver. Tomorrow, you and your car will be safe and in good condition.
If you follow these easy tips, you’ll always be safe. If you’d like more advice or want to choose your new car, visit us at Blue Ribbon Chevrolet.
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