It often happens in life that we pass a driving test, get a license, and get behind the wheel only after a few years. All previously acquired skills are forgotten, and the first practical experience is presented as an exam for survival, and threat lurks around every turn. And this is repeated every time new road with heavy traffic, and it seems to the beginner that his first independent trip will end in a terrible accident, after which he will have a direct road to the hospital, and the car to a landfill or, in best case, a salon whose scope of activity is the purchase of broken cars.
Psychologists call this condition autophobia, and it occurs in many novice motorists. Interestingly, both the tests next to the instructor and the driving test for most of them were easy and painless. But what to do in a similar situation?
You can, of course, consult a doctor, but there is another solution to the problem - to deal with autophobia on your own. Simple recommendations will help speed up the adaptation process.
The first is making a firm decision about whether or not to drive. Maybe there is no need for this, and the cherished rights are a tribute to fashion. Although it is possible self driving- a vital necessity. If the latter outweighs, then you will have to cast aside doubts, tune in to the best and believe in yourself.
Do not be upset that experienced drivers will laugh, considering you a teapot, seeing the corresponding “identification” sign on rear window. There are many more normal car owners than such smart people, and they treat various kinds of even ridiculous situations with understanding.
The next tip is to realize that you need to drive as often as possible, and not when you need to. It is advisable to travel a lot and everywhere, sparing no money for gasoline.
It is necessary to change routes. One is easy to master; when studying a new one, the fear of the unknown may return. It must be overcome.
You need to trust yourself more than others. Sometimes you can see such a picture: a beginner attaches himself behind some vehicle, slowly follows it and stews when it turns or stops. Everyone should think for himself.
Emotions on the road are not allowed. If you are confused, do not hesitate to stop, turn on the emergency alarm and calm down. Such actions will help put your thoughts in order and avoid committing rash acts.
It’s easier to slow down and think in time than to become the culprit of a traffic accident, which at best will simply remain in your memory for a long time, at worst, the driver ends up in the hospital, and the car, God forbid, to come in handy for spare parts, at least in a car dealership offering a ransom cars in any condition.
Stress and nervous tension slow down the reaction and scatter attention, so you should not be nervous and angry when someone does not follow the rules or behaves incorrectly, for example, overtaking other vehicles.
After some time, the experience will come, and the stress while driving will subside. In the meantime, all attention should be focused only on the road. Mobile phone it is advisable to turn it off, and hide the cigarettes away - nothing should be distracting.
Not only the distance to the car in front, but the whole environment is kept under control. In the side mirrors, cars traveling nearby are well reflected - you should also not forget to look in them.
And most importantly - do not be afraid to seem ridiculous. Everyone was once a teapot, and there is nothing shameful in this. You can, of course, show bravado, courage and recklessness, but who knows if a few minutes of feeling at the top of bliss are worth it. possible consequences when new vehicle turns into a pile of scrap metal, and the road to him is a car dealership that makes a ransom problem cars, and the newly-minted driver in a disabled person, for a long time chained to a hospital bed?
The traffic police reminded pedestrians how to protect themselves on the roads. These tips are of particular relevance in winter period.
1. It gets dark early in winter, if we add to this the deterioration in visibility during snowfall, it turns out that the pedestrian will be almost invisible when moving along the road or when crossing it. In this case, on the advice of the traffic police, it is advisable to use reflective bandages or a flashlight. This will highlight the person and help the driver to slow down in advance or take necessary measures to avoid an accident, if necessary.
2. In slippery weather exceed safe speed no need, it's better to even drop it a little. This applies not only to drivers, but also to pedestrians.
Pedestrians also need to be attentive and careful, take your time, there is a risk of slipping. You need to be especially careful on narrow streets, in courtyards, when walking along roadsides.
When driving past such a pedestrian, the driver must be prepared for the fact that a person can, slipping, fall under the wheels of the car. You need to drive slowly, preferably keeping away from the sidewalk.
3. One of the most dangerous places - stop public transport.
In such places, the driver needs to be triple careful. A large number of crossing the road to the bus, from the bus (trolleybus (a), tram (s)) of citizens, including those in inappropriate places, do not simplify the traffic situation.
4. In turn, people without cars should be wary of their fellow citizens moving on four wheels. Since there are plenty of illegal motorists on the roads. go over carriageway it is only necessary to make sure that all cars have stopped and let the pedestrian traffic participant pass. This is also relevant in the event that a red traffic light is on for the flow of cars ... It happens that “color blind people” get behind the wheel, they can ignore the traffic light and drive through a red light.
Also, you can not cross the road, especially at unregulated pedestrian crossings, there is a risk of falling under the wheels of a driver who has not noticed you. Doubly relevant on multi-lane roads.
5. When crossing the road with a child, hold his hand firmly. If the baby breaks out of his hands on the road, trouble cannot be avoided. Show children an example of proper behavior on the roadway.
Do not break the rules in front of them, of course, it is generally unnecessary to break them, even if you are alone on the road. P show the child how to behave and explain what on the road should not be done under any circumstances.
These simple tips can help you out in difficult situations, not only in winter, but also in summer. Good luck!
Vadim Tarasov
Driver with 20 years of experience. Likes to always travel by car. After the birth of a daughter Special attention pays security traffic.
How to behave at a pedestrian crossing
Madrabothair/Depositphotos.com How much is happening on it! Fights, swearing, comic and tragic moments, the manifestation of gallantry, miracles and speed of reaction. This is one of the most dangerous sections of the road, uniting and dividing us into two eternally warring parties: drivers and pedestrians.
If you are crossing the road, make sure the driver let you pass. It is impossible to stop the vehicle immediately, even if it is moving according to the rules of the road at a speed of 60 km/h allowed in the city. Well, except for a thick lamppost. But to do this instantly before a pedestrian crossing is simply impossible according to the laws of physics. Yes, yes, I'm talking about the inertia of a one and a half ton metal object moving, for example, at a speed that is half the allowed speed - 30 km / h.
The driver under whose wheels you are trying to throw yourself, proving your advantage, will take about 8 meters to realize what is happening and throw your foot on the brake pedal. And about 6 meters more for braking on dry asphalt. Total 14 meters!
Therefore, always remember the phrase "The pedestrian is always right as long as he is alive" and do not try to prove to the driver that he is a donkey. Quickly going out on the road, you will not leave anyone a chance: for him to listen to you, and for yourself to speak out. Just step on crosswalk, show the driver that you are about to cross, and he will definitely stop to give you the opportunity to take advantage of you.
And one more important point: if you are signaled at a pedestrian crossing, this does not mean at all "Run faster, I'm in a hurry!". This may mean that the driver who stopped to let you through sees something in the mirror that you do not see as a pedestrian. For example, another car or motorcycle that rushes behind and simply does not have time to slow down.
How to assess road safety and avoid skidding
EnglishSparrow/Fflickr.com Let's say you're moving to modern car according to modern toll motorway M4 "Don" and just passed the speed limit sign of 130 km/h. Be extremely careful if the temperature outside the window is below zero and a snowstorm is spreading on the asphalt. It means that the probability of road icing is high even if you see dry asphalt. Just slow down slowly.
Similarly, you need to do when rebuilding in the case when the lanes are cleaned, and between them there is a small amount of snow. Slow down and change lanes without sudden movements and accelerations. Otherwise, skidding cannot be avoided.
Since we are talking about snow and temperatures below zero, I want to warn you: beware of anti-icing reagents that are sprinkled or watered on the roadway. This can play a cruel joke on you: a reagent rated for -15 ° C will most likely turn into oil if the temperature rises to zero the next day. And spikes on asphalt wet from such an oil reagent will only increase the likelihood of skidding and the length of the braking distance.
You should also be careful in the rain. Remember that on almost any road, if the asphalt was not laid yesterday, there will be at least a small rut. This is the most dangerous thing that can happen in the rain when changing lanes, as well as when driving in a lane.
Even at a speed of 90-100 km / h, if your car's tire hits this rut, the chance to find out what hydroplaning is is very high.
A similar situation will be on the asphalt laid yesterday: the water will be evenly distributed over its entire surface in a layer necessary for hydroplaning.
And here's more! Systems course stabilization and stability, traction control systems and ABS in case of a sudden sharp skid at high speed are unlikely to help. Under the cheerful crackle of these systems and the flashing of multi-colored lights on dashboard the car will provocatively move towards the ditch, bump stop or oncoming lane.
How to protect yourself on long trips and not fall asleep at the wheel
ommoT/Fflickr.com Many had to drive in dark time days for long (and not so) distances on country roads. Traffic in such situations requires more attention than on a five-lane illuminated avenue. big city. I stick the following rules and use the following tricks.
1. If an oncoming vehicle blinds you high beam headlights and does not want to turn it off in response to your persistent flashing with the same distant one, put your foot on the brake pedal. And then just look at right shoulder. The road will still remain in your field of vision, but a direct hit high beam will not be in the eye.
2. If it is cold outside, do not turn on the stove or climate control for high temperature And don't strip down to your T-shirt. Stay in your jacket and keep the cabin slightly warm. In such conditions, it will be less sleepy. Moreover, if serious accident And sub-zero temperature outside the window, you will find yourself squeezed in the cabin, then you will not get fatal hypothermia until the arrival of the Ministry of Emergencies.
3. If you move along the track, the chance to doze off increases. Firstly, because you do not stop and accelerate as often as in the city, and secondly, the flickering of road markings in a straight line lulls you like a pendulum. Check yourself: is it time to relax? Sleep does not come suddenly. It is always preceded by a stage of fatigue and slow reaction.
Try mentally multiplying 25 by 48. If you multiply laziness, this is the first sign of impending sleep.
Another red flag: you've noticed yourself blinking. Usually this process is invisible to a person, we do not pay attention to it. But with fatigue and the state preceding sleep, the blinking process slows down and you notice it. So just pull over, set your alarm, and close your eyes for 15 to 20 minutes. Three hours will definitely help.
4. If you are a pedestrian and move at night along an unlit road, remember: you are not visible. Yes, it's not visible at all. Especially if you're an Ozzy Osbourne fan and you're wearing all black. Wear a jacket or cape with reflective stripes, or just buy one and attach it to your clothing. For example, a small icon (flicker). Give the driver a chance to see you.
There are situations in which nothing depends on us, but in most cases everything is in our hands. Remember this.
No matter how careful the driver winter road You should always be prepared for unforeseen situations. These are the features winter driving. At any time, it may happen that the car gets out of control on a slippery or snow covered road.
Features of winter driving require the ability to steer in such a situation, the ability to stop the car and control the steering.
Is experience sufficient?
Each driver who continues to use his car in winter develops his own style, his own winter driving characteristics over time. But a self-developed driving style on winter roads is inefficient, as evidenced by numerous accidents.
The fact is that having learned to drive smoothly, not to put pressure on the brakes sharply and having gained the skills to stop the incipient skid, many people think that they have reached the limits of perfection in this matter. But sometimes these skills are not enough. On winter roads, you need to be especially careful.
What you need to know
The peculiarities of winter driving are such that they require the driver to know which places on his way are especially dangerous. It is necessary to be a competent driver in all respects, to know the tactics and strategy of traffic. Must be able to drive slippery road, including when the car skids. These qualities can be developed in yourself and on your own, at least to ensure that driving on a slippery road will not cause uncertainty and fear.
Potentially dangerous areas
dangerous places on a winter road are located in close proximity to traffic lights, as well as in other places where vehicles stop, start moving or slow down. Approaching or passing by such areas should be done with the utmost caution.
After all, in addition to cars in these areas, as a rule, there are many pedestrians. You need to be careful driving along the cleared road, where uncleared streets adjoin it. If the vehicle leaving the secondary uncleared streets crosses the road, you need to give way to it, despite your advantage.
Ultimate attentiveness
Caution must be exercised not only in these areas. In winter, almost any section of the road can be dangerous. Even a person who is standing on the side of the road can slip and fall onto the road after making an awkward movement.
Any vehicle on a slippery road can turn around or roll into oncoming traffic. Therefore, on a winter road, you need to show exceptional care and, of course, do not move with high speed.
Effective workouts
To learn how to confidently drive a car on a winter road, good training will come in handy. Some driving schools now offer courses extreme driving, which are good for all motorists to pass. These courses teach you how to drive a car in difficult road conditions.
If there is no opportunity to learn from professionals, you can practice on your own. For training, it is advisable to choose a fairly spacious area, cleared of deep snow. It is better not to go to training alone. It is better to have an experienced partner with you who has more experience driving, will be able to prompt, direct, advise.
The main goal of these trainings is to learn how to control the car during drifts. It is important not to see with your eyes, but to learn to feel with your body the beginning, the intensity of the skid and its direction. It is on the basis of these feelings that you need to steer.
The fact is that inexperienced drivers sometimes do not understand what they are drifting until they see it, and by that time it is often too late to try to do something. This is the most common mistake.
It is not easy for a beginner to get comfortable on the road. Especially if that newcomer is a woman. It would seem that all the main problems are long gone: the exams at the driving school have been successfully passed, the car is parked near the house. However, another question arose, how to behave correctly on the road? After all, the hands have not quite had time to get used to the steering wheel, and the legs constantly strive to confuse the pedals.
It turns out that the learned rules of the road in my head are completely messed up, and the nearest intersection is literally teeming with now unfamiliar signs, the meaning of which has already been lost.
Some argue that the letter "U" on the glass of the car means absolutely nothing. Others firmly believe that given sign stands for "killer at the wheel". However, there is always a certain percentage of probability that no one will notice this designation and will not focus on it, thinking at that time about something of their own, personal.
It is worth noting that quite a lot of road users pay attention to the “U” sign pasted on the glass of a car and try to either stay away from it or simply give way. But it is not worth hoping that this will always be the case.
You always decide for yourself whether to put this badge on your car or do without it. However, if you still decide to take such a step, then you will need some points that are better to learn and know by heart.
You should never be sure that every driver on the road sees the “Y” badge on your glass and will not drive too close to you.
This symbol does not grant you any guarantees or special privileges on the road. He just states the fact that a car is moving in a stream of cars with inexperienced driver behind the wheel.
It is not uncommon for people with a heightened sense of humor to come across on the way and begin to provoke you into an “accident”: they honk, cut, create other obstacles to movement. In this case, you need to know how to behave correctly on the road. Never panic - that's what pranksters are counting on. Do not aggravate your situation and, ignoring the insolent person, let him go ahead if there is no way to park and wait for him to fall behind you.
You should not "dilute" the "U" sign with other additional signs, among which the women's shoe is very popular. Believe me, you will be noticed anyway, and you will regret it more than once.
Once in a traffic jam, you also need to know how to behave properly on the road. Try to squeeze out, even through force, maximum politeness. After all, traffic jams affect all road users, and then it makes no sense to rely on the pasted letter “U”. Try to get into the position of other drivers and you will probably be answered in the same way.
Even though you have completed your driver training school and you are no longer a pedestrian, try to keep yourself off the highways. Everything has its time.
UDD rule
As soon as you get behind the wheel and start the engine, be the first to current rule will UDD that among professional drivers deciphered as "Give Way to the Fool". Believe me, everyone who “lives” behind the wheel of their car uses it everywhere.
Having noticed an inadequate driver who violates the rules of the road, you also need to know how to behave correctly on the road. Therefore, you should not listen to his conscience or try to teach him something. Make it much easier, don't complicate things, and just make way for the fool.
In the first week after completing a driving school, never drive yourself. To get acquainted with the roads, it is better to invite a friend or girlfriend who already has a decent driving experience and, in case of a “trouble”, will help solve the problem.
Try to drive with her through the most difficult urban areas in order to quickly learn how to cope with seemingly unresolved difficulties.
Force Majeure
Anything can happen on the road, no matter how far you have traveled from home. Some indicator light may light up, flash and go out, something will smoke under the hood, or the clutch pedal will start to stick. You should never panic. Better press the button alarm and try, if possible, to quickly pull over to the side of the road and stop.
Don't be scolded for this situation yourself, husband, father, car dealership, car manager. Remember - you sat in an iron box, stuffed with all sorts of electronics that work in an aggressive environment, and it is inherent in breaking down, like any piece of iron in your car. After all, the car can break down not only for a beginner, but also for experienced driver who has seen everything in his life. So calm down and wait for help.
In order to behave correctly on the road, it is necessary to remember that panic and stupor have always been and remain the worst enemies of a motorist.
If you are waiting long trip, force yourself to put all negative emotions and problems out of your head. In the event that you execute this rule simply impossible, reschedule the trip and do not drive at all. By looking at the statistics a bit, you can find out that the dominant number of the worst accidents occur even due to a slight lack of sleep.
Native rules of the road
No matter how loud and threatening the words uttered now sound, after graduating from a driver training school, far from all the skills and rules of the road are learned. The real road is a separate organism, living, to a greater extent, by its own rules.
Everything here is much more complicated and serious than in color pictures. exam tickets. Even if you passed all the theory and practice with excellent marks, this will not free you from the periodic repetition of long-passed and forgotten material. Sitting behind the wheel of a car, you will have to begin to “understand” the road, and keep the “correct answer” literally up your sleeve.
Particularly important points to understand are:
- Crossings;
- parking;
- Overtaking;
- Rules for the location and rebuilding of a car on the road.
It is important to understand and remember that this case you no longer pull the ticket, you don’t have time to think everything over and even more so to answer correctly. Everything is different here: you eat quickly, and you must react to everything that happens with lightning speed.
My best friend is my car
In order for you to be able to provide yourself with an answer to the question of how to behave correctly on the road, you need to train more often in the quiet streets of your city, but only in daytime. Believe me, there are such places in Moscow, and in St. Petersburg, and in any other city. Thanks to such “races”, you will be able to better understand your iron girlfriend, feel her better. By the way, she may even have a name.
The more time you devote to training, the sooner you will be able to behave correctly on the road, and the more confident you will feel behind the wheel.
After a certain time, you will develop a reflex memory in relation to all the controls of the car, and you will be able to pay more attention not to the pedals, buttons and switches, but to the situation on the roadway.
These favorite mirrors
Always and often look in the rear-view mirrors of the car. When you learn this rule, you will apply it automatically, only then will you be able to control the traffic situation, which guarantees successful driving.
You need to get behind the wheel and start looking ahead. However, do not forget after a few seconds, each time, look at side mirrors and a rearview mirror. First you need to look in the left side mirror, then in the right and, in last turn, rearview mirror.
During this exercise or the movement itself, it is necessary to remember and observe some points:
- looking into the side mirrors, you do not need to turn your head, it should always remain motionless in such situations;
- it is necessary to try so that at the moment of peering into the side mirrors, traffic situation studied to the maximum and there was no need to be distracted again;
- transferring attention to the mirrors, one should not lose sight of the situation in front of the car;
- Don't forget about traffic signs.
For a correct answer to the question of how to behave correctly on the road, you need to know and understand that while driving you need to look not only at the roadway, but also at the same time notice the controlling elements and fulfill their requirements.
These include traffic lights road markings and traffic signs.
Never stare or try to read the information written on road billboards.
Meeting with the traffic police inspector
Correct behavior on the road also includes the moment of meeting with a traffic police officer. To understand all the nuances of behavior, you must have the following knowledge:
- Any stop of a car by a traffic police inspector is a legal act that can entail a variety of consequences both for you personally and for the representative of the law enforcement agency.
- A traffic police officer has no right to stop without a reason. Nevertheless, he always has two good explanations with him: checking documents or conducting some kind of special operation.
- There are places on the roads where a traffic police officer simply does not have the right to stop you. In particular, areas with poor visibility, a section of the road before or after a turn, a pedestrian crossing, railroad crossing.
- The traffic police inspector must present himself to without fail.
- The driver does not have to get out of the car, they will approach him.
- Talk to a traffic police officer always with restraint and politeness, even if he is wrong.
- You can object to a traffic police officer only when you are one hundred percent sure that you are right. In case of violation of traffic rules, realize your guilt and never argue.
So you have learned the answer to the question of how to behave on the road and not violate the rules of the road. Happy journey!
