TGR Staff | Photo by Jonathan Farber - 97/18/2022
As you get older, it’s normal to feel a little more fragile than you once were. Your twenties may be far behind you and as a result, everyday life has become a little more challenging. While you might not be cashing in your pension just yet, it’s important to take more care of your health and well-being. A challenge that comes with getting older is how well you can drive. To ensure your safety and other people’s safety is the number one concern, here are some tips for driving safely as you get older.
Know the rules of the road:
The rules of the road are something that should be forever imprinted on the brain. These rules can sometimes change, which is why it’s important to stay refreshed when it comes to what’s allowed still and what might have been tweaked slightly. Despite how small or large that tweak might be, it could be the difference between running into legal trouble or avoiding it with a bargepole. For those that need it, get clued up with the highway code so that it’s better understood.
Get a refresher lesson every so often:
Getting a refresher lesson might sound like a waste of time but in fact, it’s very much useful for improving safety on the road. As you become a long-time driver of twenty-plus years, there are likely a few habits that have been picked up, that weren’t taught during your OG driving lessons. Chances are, the habits you’ve picked up are ease of use in the car but they could be compromising the safety of the driver. If you’re overdue, get a refresher lesson just to get acquainted with the general rules and driving on the road. This can also be helpful when you’ve not driven in a while.
Make sure you’re fit to drive:
Being fit to drive is important because the last thing you want is to be stopped and found to be unable to drive due to poor eyesight or underlying health problems. Making sure you’re fit to drive is a responsibility that’s all yours to take, so it’s important to take it seriously and check you’re still able to drive safely.
Don’t get distracted:
Getting distracted is dangerous and could result in needing legal action. Getting distracted or driving while tired or under the influence could mean a visit from drunk driving victim attorney John Foy. That’s a knock on the door that you have to avoid at all costs, not to mention the emotional turmoil that comes with doing damage to others.
Get good insurance in place:
Be sure to get good insurance in place when it comes to driving. Car insurance is useful in scenarios where you get yourself into trouble, or find yourself involved in an accident that isn’t your fault. Getting the best insurance is going to help financially back you and covers you appropriately for your age and driving experience.
Driving safely as you get older is something to be wary of, so use these tips to stay safe on the road.
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