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Car Repair in Austin and Safe Driving Tips

posted on 8/30/2018 2:38:01 PM
When behind the wheel of a car, safe driving should always be a top concern. This is especially true in the fall when school is back in session and students roam the streets. There are more distractions while driving than ever before and it is critical that you know how to stay safe on the road.
 
Improvements in technology have brought the death rate from car accidents down, but it is still the leading cause of death for people between the ages of three and 34. The best way to reduce the risk of being involved in an accident if to practice safe driving. 
 
Groovy Automotive, your car repair service in Austin, offers safe driving tips that will help keep our roads safer.
 

Let it Go

 
Road rage isn't just an urban myth or something you just read about in the news, it is a real thing that is becoming a huge problem. Getting back at somebody for cutting you off could result in serious injury or worse.
 
The best way to deal with aggressive drivers who cut you off or follow too closely is to just ignore them, there is really nothing you can do about it. Just keep in mind that Karma says no debt in the Universe goes unpaid. In other words, the Universe rewards you for your good deeds.
 

Avoid Distractions

 
There is a reason why many states are banning the use of cell phones while driving, it is because they are distracting and lead to accidents and deaths. Messing with your cell phone while driving can delay your reaction time by as much as 20 percent. 
 
But cell phones aren't the only distraction. Interacting with passengers, eating, applying makeup and fiddling with your car stereo are also distractions that can get you into an accident. The best advice we can give is to keep your eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel. Jim Morrison couldn’t have said it any better.   
 

Don’t Follow Too Closely

 
It is best to keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Most experts recommend you stay three seconds behind the car in front of you to ensure plenty of time to stop without causing an accident. 
 
The three-second rule is quite simple; find a stationary object on the side of the road and when the car in front of you passes it, start counting. If at least three seconds passes before you cross the same object, then you are at a safe distance. 
 

Watch Out for Others

 
No matter how safe you drive, the road is full of drivers that you need to watch out for. When driving, it is best to assume that all the other drivers are idiots and might make unpredictable change changes, sudden stops and unsignaled turns. 
 
It is impossible to list all of the dangerous things other drivers do, you can only do your best in dealing with their bad driving habits. 
 
How well your car performs is a part of safety as well. Ensure your car is in top shape by scheduling an appointment with Groovy Automotive.  
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Austin, TX 78705
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