April 5th is the Day of Courtesy behind the Wheel. It was established to draw attention to the deficit of cultural behavior among drivers. This is necessary, because the research of the Motor Transport Institute shows that over 80 percent. of drivers declare that they observe aggressive behavior on the road at least once a week. These include dazzling with headlights, unsafe lane changes or overtaking, cutting in the road, driving on the bumper, excessive use of the horn, driving off with screeching tires, shouting and insults. At the same time, slightly more than 30 percent of the respondents admit that they themselves experience such reactions.
On the Day of Politeness behind the Wheel, ITS reminds you of a few universal rules that will be useful throughout the year:
* Be understanding when someone on the road makes a mistake. It may also happen to you. It is especially worth remembering in the case of people learning to drive and drivers from other cities.
* Drive predictably – use turn signals, do not change lanes abruptly, do not brake suddenly, do not cut into the road, keep a safe distance from other vehicles.
* Be helpful when someone needs help.
* Park correctly, in accordance with the regulations – so as to occupy one space.
* Use the left lane (use on multi-lane road) only for overtaking.
* Give way to emergency vehicles.
* Don’t put yourself and other road users at risk by, for example, talking on the phone while driving or texting.
* Keep yourself and others safe by following the rules.
* Remember to smile, even when the behavior of another traffic participant may be irritating.
– Positive positive emotions relieve road tension. They expand mental abilities and awareness. Thanks to them, we build better relations with the environment. Also, our reactions behind the wheel are predictable, subdued and oriented towards empathy towards other road users, emphasize ITP employees.
