If you are learning to drive or have just obtained your license, this post can help you to stay safe on the road. After a while it can feel like your driving lessons never happened, and that you were simply born with the skill. That’s how easy it can feel. However, if you think back to your childhood you will remember that you too needed to learn how to drive, and weren’t always as proficient as the task as you are now.

Keeping Learner Drivers Safe

If a family member or friend is learning to drive or has recently obtained their license, below are some great tips from Oils RGV which can help them become a better and safer driver.

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It doesn’t matter how long you have been driving, distractions can and will take your mind off the task if you aren’t careful.  For this reason, the first step which any new driver should take when getting into the vehicle is to ensure that it is a distraction-free area.

• Is your phone out of sight and on silent?
• Are the passengers in your vehicle settled?
• Is the radio on? Even at a low volume?
• Is the vehicle in good shape?

When you are confident that you can operate the vehicle safely and without distraction, then, and only then are you ready to drive.

Where Are You Going?

The last thing that you want to do while you are driving is to jerk the wheel left and right and stop suddenly. However, this can happen all too easily if you don’t know the route you are taking and are instead trying to both drive, navigate, and read the street signs at the same time. Instead, before you get into the car, familiarize yourself with the route which you will be taking, along with any other potential options if you are not able to make a turn, etc.  Knowing where you will be driving is a great way to settle your nerves and help you remain calm while you drive. Click here to buy Signature Series 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil and keep your car in great shape with a synthetic oil change. If you would like to find out more about giving your car a synthetic oil change can benefit you, speak with an expert at Oils RGV by calling (956) 458-9399 or check out the online store.

Monitor Other Drivers' Behavior

Driving defensively is all about monitoring, and being aware of, your surroundings. By doing this, you can greatly reduce the risk of accidents, not only caused by yourself but also caused by other drivers. As an example, just before you change lanes, subconsciously, you begin to maneuver the car in the direction. Other drivers can notice this, and it’s exactly the type of awareness you should have. This can allow you to slow down in anticipation of a driver in front of you changing into your lane.

Don’t Drive Tired

This one sounds like a no-brainer, however, driving while tired is still a major cause of accidents on the road. When you are tired, your brain takes micro-sleeps without you being aware, leading your mind to drift away for a second or two. Unfortunately, a second or two is all is takes for problems to occur. The easiest way to prevent driving tired is to prepare. For example, if you are driving on a road trip, ensure you have a driver schedule and get a good night sleep beforehand. Alternatively, something as small as a 15-minute sleep can be a great boost to how alert you are while you drive. If you can feel yourself getting tired, pull over and take a short nap in a safe quiet space.

Keep Your Car in Good Shape

Worrying about whether your car is going to make the drive or expecting a problem to occur can be a powerful distraction. For this reason, be sure that you keep your vehicle in good shape, in particular, ensure there are no flashing warning lights on your display. While it may seem small, a constant flashing light while you are trying to focus on the road can cause serious problems.

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Keeping your car in good shape is as simple as providing regular basic maintenance at home, such as performing a synthetic oil change or even just topping up your fluids. To find out more about how a synthetic oil change can work for you, speak with an expert at Oils RGV by calling (956) 458-9399.