THE COURTEOUS DRIVER
WRECK-LESS DRIVING©
by Gunther Doerfert, Auto Safety Columnist
THE COURTEOUS DRIVER
CHOWCHILLA, CA: With all the sensationalism about aggression and rage, Donny B. offers these California style acts of courtesy to his fellow drivers all across the U.S.A. He hopes his rules will gain equal time in the media and eventually replace all the bad stuff we read and hear.
Be thoughtful about the needs of other drivers. As example, yield the right-of-way when clearly you should but do not be so extra gracious that you please one and irritate many behind you.
Use the left lane as intended. It is for passing. To stay there forces faster drivers to weave around you - a danger for them and for you. In some states it is unlawful to hang out there (even at the top posted speed?).
Use the 3 second rule for following in good weather. When the vehicle ahead just reaches a stationary vertical roadside object adjust your speed to reach there at least 3 seconds later. Both tailgating and driving too slowly are discourteous to those around you.
Drive around parking lots in the obvious lanes and perimeter roads. Cutting across empty parking spaces is a prime cause of fender benders and a sure way to annoy other drivers.
Yellow means STOP, not go faster. Donny says he is extra cautious on green lights when his brother Danny is driving nearby because Danny often is in the intersection when his light turns red. Have you ever wondered what type of drivers leave those skid marks we see at some traffic light intersections?
Stay off the emergency lanes except for, well, emergencies. They are not for driving around traffic jams nor for parking to change drivers nor to hike into the bushes. On high speed roadways misuse of the emergency lane can and does create fatal emergencies.
Thank you Donny. Please show this column to Bro Danny.
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by Gunther Doerfert, Auto Safety Columnist
THE COURTEOUS DRIVER
CHOWCHILLA, CA: With all the sensationalism about aggression and rage, Donny B. offers these California style acts of courtesy to his fellow drivers all across the U.S.A. He hopes his rules will gain equal time in the media and eventually replace all the bad stuff we read and hear.
Be thoughtful about the needs of other drivers. As example, yield the right-of-way when clearly you should but do not be so extra gracious that you please one and irritate many behind you.
Use the left lane as intended. It is for passing. To stay there forces faster drivers to weave around you - a danger for them and for you. In some states it is unlawful to hang out there (even at the top posted speed?).
Use the 3 second rule for following in good weather. When the vehicle ahead just reaches a stationary vertical roadside object adjust your speed to reach there at least 3 seconds later. Both tailgating and driving too slowly are discourteous to those around you.
Drive around parking lots in the obvious lanes and perimeter roads. Cutting across empty parking spaces is a prime cause of fender benders and a sure way to annoy other drivers.
Yellow means STOP, not go faster. Donny says he is extra cautious on green lights when his brother Danny is driving nearby because Danny often is in the intersection when his light turns red. Have you ever wondered what type of drivers leave those skid marks we see at some traffic light intersections?
Stay off the emergency lanes except for, well, emergencies. They are not for driving around traffic jams nor for parking to change drivers nor to hike into the bushes. On high speed roadways misuse of the emergency lane can and does create fatal emergencies.
Thank you Donny. Please show this column to Bro Danny.
GHD200 all rights reserved
posted by WRECK-LESS at Friday, February 15, 2008
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