A driver was asked after he had won the best driver award in
some competition,
“What is the secret of your success as a driver?”
He replied with a naughty smile,
“It is very simple. Consider all other drivers in the world
to be insane while driving your car.”
Sounds too simplistic, but it carries lots of weight and meaning.
It is true, as some advertisement says, “The roads are full
with idiots.”
One will face the challenge to control one’s temper and patience
while driving. But, we do not gain anything by losing our temper while driving.
Road rage is a common phenomenon in any country these days. Just
a fit of anger can ruin our entire life.
Before I start driving my car, I tell myself, “You are going
to control your temper. Do not come down to the level of the street fighters.”
After all, the way we drive, reflects our personality.
We may not have control over others and over some situations, but we can definitely control ourselves. It is easier said than done, though.
Here are some tips on driver courtesy from http://www.racv.com.au
We may not have control over others and over some situations, but we can definitely control ourselves. It is easier said than done, though.
Here are some tips on driver courtesy from http://www.racv.com.au
Be courteous and share the road:
- Allow other drivers to
merge or change lanes easily.
- Only use your horn as
a warning sound and do not use it out of frustration.
- Always try to stay
relaxed and concentrate on your own driving and safety rather than the
behaviour of others.
- Don't gesture to other
drivers or engage in arguments.
- Be forgiving of other
drivers’ mistakes.
- Don't take your
personal frustration out on the road.
- Be aware of the needs
of other drivers, and all other road users like pedestrians, cyclists,
motorcyclists and heavy vehicles.
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