{"id":63,"date":"2017-05-15T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-15T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/insuranceblueridge.com\/blog\/?p=63"},"modified":"2017-05-15T14:25:12","modified_gmt":"2017-05-15T20:25:12","slug":"rules-for-a-good-defensive-driver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insuranceblueridge.com\/blog\/rules-for-a-good-defensive-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"Rules for a Good Defensive Driver"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone needs to learn how to be a good defensive driver. Knowing what to do makes the roadways safer and help to prevent unnecessary accidents. In Blue Ridge, GA, the independent insurance agents at The Insurance Mart would like to share a few defensive driving techniques that will make you a better and more conscientious driver.<\/p>\n

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  1. Increase your visual field. <\/strong>Many new drivers only look at what is directly in front of them. So, they only see the taillights in front of them. This could be dangerous if you aren’t focusing on what’s ahead. If traffic conditions change up ahead, you will be able to see it coming and prepare to slow or stop your vehicle.<\/li>\n
  2. Always have an escape route.<\/strong> It may take some time to learn this, but as soon as you’ve been in a close call, you’ll understand why it is necessary to have an escape plan when you’re driving. For example, the semi-truck in front of you has a tire that blows out suddenly. Having several feet of distance between you and the truck will give you the right amount of time to escape a collision.<\/li>\n
  3. Eliminate various driving distractions.<\/strong> The biggest driving distraction in recent history is the cell phone. It is easy to think that you’ll be quick and reply to a text message, but it only takes a second for an accident to occur.Other distractions that you should avoid include eating, drinking, changing your music selections, adjusting your seat belt, and disruptive passengers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you are in the Blue Ridge, GA area, come in and talk with our agents at The Insurance Mart. We can discuss new auto policies or adjust your current coverage. We can also get you started on any home, commercial, recreational vehicle, life, health, or renters insurance policies that you may need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Everyone needs to learn how to be a good defensive driver. Knowing what to do makes the roadways safer and help to prevent unnecessary accidents. In Blue Ridge, GA, the independent insurance agents at The Insurance Mart would like to share a few defensive driving techniques that will make you a better and more conscientious […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[8,5],"class_list":["post-63","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-auto-insurance","tag-blue-ridge-ga","tag-the-insurance-mart"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t