1. Get off your damn cell phone. I don't care what happened last night on Gossip Girls, and I definitely don't care what Britney said to Katie about Nikki; get off your damn cell phone. Or at least get a hands-free headset. You are endangering your life and more importantly, the lives of others.
2. If you are going to drive the speed limit or slower, stick to the right! Be considerate of others and move out of the way if you see a car coming behind you quicker than you are moving (Especially on the free-way). Also while on this subject, if you are side-by-side with another vehicle on a two-lane road and there are cars behind you, MOVE!
3. You should have covered this one while you took your driving course, but USE YOUR SIGNAL LIGHTS. They are there for a very good reason and they can save gas(less sudden braking for those behind you) and prevent accidents.
4. Don't drive so aggressively. You might be late for an appointment but if there is traffic and you are swerving in and out of lanes, you are a danger to OTHERS. And chances are if there is traffic, you won't get very far ahead of the car next to you. Note: This might be acceptable if you encounter a driver that is driving too slow.
5. Trade in your gigantic SUV that can seat 8 people plus your groceries for the next month. How often do you actually need to seat that many people? Is it worth the extra gas money and the extra shit you put into the air? (Not to mention the extra shit that gets put into the air making your huge shit producing vehicle) I see people driving empty SUVs EVERYDAY. You're spending more money on gas than you need to and creating more pollution. Think about it.
Things You Should Know:
- Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Lincoln, and Mercury automobiles are cars you should try to avoid while on the road. Most people owning these brands of vehicles are Senior Citizens and generally tend to drive very slowly and have a smaller ability to notice things (Especially fast things).
- Gas is getting tight. There's lots of little things you can do to save gas, look them up. Not gigantic differences, but they add up. Simple things like changing your air filter, getting oil changes, easing up on the accelerator and brake, turning off your day-lights, etc.
Finally, just be considerate of other drivers on the road. You might be having an important conversation with a friend next to you but be aware if you are in the way of another driver. It's a simple act but it can mean a lot for the other driver.
This is what I have to say about driving for now....I'm sure more will come up when I get on the road again.
