1. 12 Commandments of
Defensive Driving
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2. Introduction
 Most of the traffic accidents can be avoided if you drive safely. “But is it
possible at all?” you might ask. What if the accident happened at others fault?
What if bad weather was the culprit? What if there were other reasons not
under my control that caused the accident? The answer is simple: You can
significantly minimize - and in many cases even eliminate - traffic accidents if
you drive defensively.
 The standard defines defensive driving as "driving to save lives, time, and
money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others."
 The below 12 Commandments of defensive driving are the recommendations
of Pro Defensive Drivers and are based on a solid and proven practice of
accident-free driving collected during decades of driving on real roads.
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3. Commandment #1
Don't Trust ANYBODY!
 Never assume that other drivers on the road follow the rules. Drive safely -
expect the worse and that will save you from the trouble of others.
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4. Commandment #2
Yield Anyway!
 Be prepared to yield even if you have the right of way – other drivers can be
distracted, confused or simply not well trained. Yield your way to accident-
free driving.
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5. Commandment #3
Keep Safe Distance
 This is one the golden rules of defensive driving – most of the traffic accidents
happen because of tailgating. Close distance results in your inability to stop
quickly and to avoid the accident. Keep the safe distance at all times.
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6. Commandment #4
Don't Speed!
 Speeding magnifies any negative effects of traffic accident – it negatively
affects your reaction, increases the braking distance to stop your car safely,
decreases available time to make a safe traffic decision, severs the impact
and damage (both to your car and yourself) if the accident happens.
Remember the old traffic slogan - “Those who know – get it slow”.
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7. Commandment #5
Wear Your Seat Belt!
 Help yourself to stay safe – wear a seatbelt. It will save you from a lot of
injury troubles if an accident occurs.
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8. Commandment #6
Beware of Intersections
 Always pass intersections with extra caution – many traffic accidents happen
here!
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9. Commandment #7
Never Run a Red Light!
 Running on red is not only illegal, it is also not safe. Even if you don’t see any
cars approaching an intersection there is always a chance of unnoticed
“last second” car trying to pass the same intersection.
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10. Commandment #8
Know Your Car's Blind Spots!
 All vehicles have blind areas where the other vehicles can “hide”. The larger
the vehicle – the larger the blind spot likely will be. Commercial trucks have
the largest blind spots and hence require extra caution both from the truck
drivers and other drivers around the truck. Remember the famous warning in
commercial vehicles – “If you cannot see me in the mirror I cannot see you”.
Know the blind spots in the vehicle you drive and understand other vehicles
blind spots for your own safety on the road.
 Make sure to install special spherical mirrors or mirror attachments to help
yourself to see 360° around your vehicle.
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11. Commandment #9
Don't Drive Impaired
 Statistics shows that over 40% of all traffic accidents in the U.S. are caused by
impaired driving. Avoid alcohol when possible; if not – always allocate enough
time to sober out.
 Note, that contrary to popular belief coffee, tea, a cold shower or physical
exercise cannot help you to get sober sooner. Best of all – use a designated
driver. You can rotate this “prestigious” role in your group every time you go
to chill out and this way you will stay safe and sound.
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12. Commandment #10
Patience, Patience, Patience
 Patience is the mother of safe driving. Many inpatient drivers follow the
notorious pattern – “Saved a second – lost his life”. Just accept it – you cannot
change things which are not under your control. Let them pass.
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13. Commandment #11
Respect other Drivers
 Be a gentleman on the road. Help yourself by helping others in their driving
effort. New drivers, elderly citizens, people with medical condition etc. are
the group of motorists who might need extra courtesy from experienced
drivers like you.
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14. Commandment #12
Absolutely No Multitasking. Period!
 This is the golden rule of all golden rules – we are not made by Mother Nature
for doing many things at the same time. No texting, talking on the phone,
GPS route adjusting or other non-driving activities behind the steering wheel.
This is not just a safety issue – texting while driving, for example, is illegal
now in many states.
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15. Drive defensively! With defensive driving habits on your side you will be able to
keep your vehicle and yourself accident-free, your passengers - safe, your driving
record - clean and your insurance premiums low!
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