Any motorist who’s been on the road for five years or more should be operating as a defensive driver
I’m not sure if it’s just me, but within the past few weeks I’ve noticed a larger than usual number of drivers who seem “lost” behind the wheel.
Then there are the ones who decide they need to go into the left turn lane at the last moment and get stuck, blocking the entire through lane behind them. It doesn’t stop there. Defensive driving also means an enhanced awareness of not only your own driving “space” but a greater acknowledgement of the environment around you. It means that you drive anticipating there is always a potential hazard and driving in a way that takes the edge off of the frustrations that other drivers may be experiencing.Taking speed down a notch is always prudent. It’s one of the safest measures a driver can take to reduce collisions.
By blocking their way you’re increasing frustration and possibly creating a more dangerous driving moment involving road rage, which could end up hurting a lot of people. While it doesn’t happen often, there’s no greater joy than letting the lead foot zip past only to see him pulled over by the highway patrol a couple of kms down the road.
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