是时候改掉这些坏的驾驶习惯了

避免不良驾驶习惯

Drivers may slip into some bad driving habits when they're comfortable with the road — but those bad driving habits might result in a crash, 违反交通规则或车辆过度磨损.

驾驶分心

当你在开车的时候, it's important to keep focused on the road to avoid distractions because accidents are more likely to occur with distracted drivers. 有很多 不同类型的驾驶干扰，如吃东西，做白日梦和 发短信这可能会导致不良的驾驶习惯. 青少年发短信和开车 is a major cause of accidents and fatal crashes but most teens don't see the danger.

没有发出信号

It's important to let other drivers and 行人 know your next move so they can slow down and accommodate. 至少提前100英尺发出信号.

踩刹车

Keeping your foot on the 车辆 brake pedal might be causing excess strain on your brakes. If you are driving a manual transmission 车辆 (stick shift), 试着降档以保持安全速度.

通过停车标志

即使你认为街道很干净, come to a complete stop before turning or proceeding into the intersection. If you don't and the intersection is not an all-way stop, you may cause a crash and receive a 违反行驶规定不让行.

放慢速度看车祸或施工

Rubbernecking is not only dangerous, but can also contribute to a chain reaction of slowed traffic. Keep your eyes on the road ahead so you can stay alert to closed lanes or police officers directing traffic after a crash.

追尾

追尾 is one of the most dangerous and infuriating things a driver can do. Following too close to the car ahead can lead to accidents and it may make the driver ahead act vindictively by brake checking. 如果你想快点, 等到安全了再从另一条车道超车, 但在那之前保持安全距离.

突然停止

Keep an eye on your surroundings and anticipate when you might need to stop. Pressing slowly on your brake pedal helps prevent excess wear on brake pads.

快开始

避开红绿灯会消耗多余的汽油, but also might be putting a strain on the key components of your engine. 以缓慢平稳的速度加速.

油烟驾驶

In older electric fuel pumps, the gasoline acts as a coolant. By driving with low fuel 在你的车上, t在这里 is less fluid to help cool the engine. 在今天的交通工具中, the fuel pump is encapsulated inside of a tube and surrounded by fuel at all times, 即使燃料水平很低. 看看如果你碰巧把 错误的燃料 在你的车上.

非法停车

When you're in a hurry you may think it's OK to park in illegal areas, but your choice can lead to dangerous situations for others and a hefty fine for you. Avoid the urge to park in handicap spaces, red zones or along curbs outside of legal parking hours. 也, 当停车, make sure to avoid easing into a parking space until you hit the curb, which can damage your tires and potentially cause alignment issues.

闯黄灯或红灯

这会增加撞车的几率. If the light turns yellow before you reach the intersection, it's best not to risk it.

不安全的合并

花点时间学习如何去做 适当的合并. Proper etiquette while merging will keep traffic flowing and avoid causing bottlenecks and possibly accidents.

超速行驶

Failing to obey speed limits puts you at greater risk of accidents and being 拉在. 限速是为了司机的安全而设计的 行人. 当你超速行驶时, you increase your chance of going off the road at a curve or hitting other cars or 行人. Though posted speed limits vary by state, use the following ranges as a 一般指南，如果你没有看到张贴的限制:

• 住宅区:每小时15-30英里
• 未分割的道路(农村):40-55英里/小时
• 分隔道路(农村):55-70英里/小时
• 高速公路:55-65英里/小时

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