Driving is sharing spaces — and, to live safely in traffic, there is nothing better than following some safety tips. defensive driving.
This concept guides drivers on how to anticipate risk situations, predict their consequences and act to protect the vehicle's occupants and anyone else traveling on the road.
Defensive driving involves issues on several fronts: vehicle maintenance, drivers' conditions, road characteristics, weather, traffic laws and even the behavior of other people.
In 2023, delivery men and women who work on the iFood platform learned more about this in a in-person defensive driving course made for them.
Want to know how you can also drive safer? Here are 10 defensive driving tips compiled in one guide prepared by Detran – PR (Paraná Traffic Department).
10 defensive driving tips
1 – Know the laws and traffic signs and always obey them.
2 – Always wear a seat belt and mandatory equipment for safe driving, such as a helmet.
3 – Know your vehicle well and know how to use its resources correctly (read the owner’s manual).
4 – Always keep the vehicle in good condition and supplied with fuel, oil and water.
5 – Always be alert to anticipate unexpected situations in traffic.
6 – Be able to make correct decisions quickly in risky situations to avoid accidents.
7 – Never accept challenges and provocations from irresponsible drivers.
8 – Do not drive while tired or under the influence of drugs.
9 – Don’t just rely on your ability. Use the vehicle's dashboard instruments to make decisions.
10 – Look around and make sure you are seen on the road using headlights, turn signals and other equipment.
