10 Road Safety Tips for Driving in the City
No matter where you are driving, road safety should always be a concern. Whether you are driving on a country road, the 401, or in a busy city, you need to be on alert at all times. The second you let your guard down is when accidents occur.
Driving in the city requires drivers to be on alert every second they are behind the wheel. You never know when something will pop out in front of you. City driving requires extra care because there are more than just other vehicles on the road to watch out for.
Drivers need to be aware of:
Pedestrians
Children at play in residential areas
Motorcycles/mopeds
Construction and school zones
Bikes/rollerblades/skateboarders
Animals
Public transportation vehicles
Emergency vehicles
10 Road Safety Tips for Driving in the City
Here are some important road safety tips to keep in mind when driving in the city:
Use your signal for every change in direction and make sure to do so in enough time for other drivers and pedestrians to react.
Never assume the actions of another driver.
Always keep your eyes on the road.
Avoid common distracted driving practices such as talking on the phone, texting, talking to others in the vehicle or eating while driving.
Keep your eye out for cyclist and pedestrians when passing through intersections.
Keep a safe distance from other cars and refrain from driving in another cars blind spot.
Always drive at the posted speed limit.
Be prepared to stop quickly if needed.
Yield to pedestrians. Don’t assume they are going to see you.
Never blindly pass another stopped vehicle.
Being a safe and effective driver requires you to be alert and engaged at all times when behind the wheel.