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Qualities of a Good Driver

Are you a good driver? Studies have shown that most drivers believe themselves to be better and

safer than the average driver. Unfortunately in about 90% - 95% of accidents, human error is

considered to be the main cause, so we can't all be right in assuming we are better than everyone

else.

What sort of qualities would a good driver have? Apart from skilful use of vehicle controls and

accurate road positioning, you will probably find a good driver has concern for their own safety,

their passengers as well as all other road users. This concern is demonstrated by applying

complete concentration to the driving task, by accurate observation and anticipation skills, as well

as actively minimising risk by creating time and space.

Having quick reactions does not necessarily make you a good driver. In theory younger drivers

should have faster reactions than older drivers, but yet they tend to be involved in more accidents.

Being able to recognise hazards early, anticipating the likely outcomes and putting in place a plan

to deal with them will have a greater influence on your accident potential than your response

times. If fact it is sometimes said that drivers with quick reactions use them to get out of

situations, that they should never have been in, in the first place.

Our ability to detect hazards and manage them effectively is like many other skills in that they

develop over time. Appropriate training of course can accelerate this learning process, but our

attitude to safety issues is also a major factor. For example, our attitude towards other road users,

our use of speed and risk taking can have an influence on our likelihood of being involved in a

crash.

What is your attitude to these things? Do you drive with consideration for all other road users or

do you get annoyed/stressed when someone interrupts your progress? Do you give out when you

see other drivers make mistakes, or do you accept that you probably have made a similar mistake

yourself in the past?

The speed that you drive at is one of the most important factors in determining your likelihood of

being involved in an accident. This is because the faster you go, the less time you will have to

respond to a hazard. If you are involved in a crash, the consequences are also likely to be

greater. Do you feel that it is acceptable to exceed that speed limit provided it is safe and there is

not much traffic around? It is important to remember that you choose the speed at which you

drive.

When it comes to risk, you cannot eliminate risk from driving, but you can reduce it.

Unfortunately some attitudes predispose you to risk; these include disregarding personal safety by

trying to impress others, enjoying the thrill of danger or overestimating your driving ability.

Justifying taking risks because they are taken in a noble cause is also a serious problem,

particularly for the emergency services. 'Red mist' is a term used to describe this very situation

and it occurs because the driver is determined to achieve some objective such as overtaking the

car in front or getting to their destination in the shortest possible time. This leads to a problem of

no longer being capable of realistically assessing the driving risks because you are focused on

some other goal. Recognising that this is happening is the first step to dealing with it.

Concentrating on your driving by using commentary, avoid personalising the situation or thinking

about what is currently happening at your destination are some strategies for coping with this.

Over the next week think about your attitude towards other road users, speed and risk taking. Are

you happy with your attitude? Is there anything you would like to change?

Weekly safety advice courtesy Mike Kavanagh, Irish Advanced Motorists (056 7771778)

I need to find their other article where it says women suck at the driving...

Wo Wo Wo. I didn't realize this was THAT Ryan. I never have seen her post. I say she starts another thread about the whole male female thing and might as well get it going in the kitchen. Where Ryan belongs. Because we all know she wrecks cars.

Low blow.

"The word you've entered isn't in the dictionary. Click on a spelling suggestion below or try again using the search bar above."

I am at work, and I don't have time to dick with spell check.

BTW, Joe, the main reason Ryan started this thread is that a few weeks ago I stated my opinion that women are worse drivers than men.

Which then started her not so scientific quest to learn the truth

 

And I don't care that statistically there are more men driving then women.

Then you don't care about corrilative facts. Now get your ass back in the kitchen.

You've been around me more in the RX7 than the Subaru. And this is coming from you who has asked me to come pick you up, or for us to meet so you can ride with me. Even if you were to say it was to save on gas, can't be I'm all that bad now Howard. Anyway, back on topic. LOL

I didn't say you're driving scared me. I just said you drive like an ass. I obviously trust your skill level, or I would never go out racing with you.

Tinman, Howard, and Carl have all posted here and have all been riders in may car's. I'm pretty calm and simply see and point out people that I have to dodge. I get frustrated by them but, it doesn't effect my driving and I will get away from them. Thought troublemaker on here, will tell you I have drivin in the berm passing people in the rain. Funny story he can finish.

 

I invite you to go for a ride with me. Either car, weather permitting for the 7.

Joe,

You drive like an ass. At least in the Subaru. I have never driven with you in the RX7.

Since Tank chimed in with some stories I will as well

When I was driving my dad's car the battery was faulty. It also had an AEM in it that I was slowly tuning. The car stalled out on a busy side street connected to Sawmill. (Right by the Diamond Celler)

I popped the hood, and put the flashers on while I waited for my friend to show up and jump me.

TWICE I had women pull up behind me, on cell phones, and then just sit there. Pull right up on my ass. I had to get out and inform them that I was broken down,a nd that they should go around.

The one time the woman caused about 5 cars to get backed up and caused a mini little traffic jam.

I also agree that women have less spacial regognition that men. That has been proven in scientific studies.

Men are more aggressive drivers, and due to them being the majority of drivers on the road... they statistically are worse.

First off, to be a good driver.. you have to be a man.

Women by definition cannot be good drivers.

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I get the left!

About 7% here as well.

I would look at total debt to income though personally. Not specifically car payment to income.