Communicating with Other Drivers

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

At Budget Brakes, we want to stress the importance of communicating with other drivers while on the road. This is one of the most important parts of defensive driving. The only way other drivers know what you are going to do is by looking at your vehicle. This is why all vehicles are equipped with horns, brake lights, and turn signals. Budget Brakes encourages drivers to keep all of their vehicles’ signals in working condition to increase safety while behind the wheel.

We know firsthand at Budget Brakes that many accidents are caused by lack of communication between drivers. Budget Brakes wants drivers to known that this can be avoided by using turning signals every time you plan to turn, as well as making sure the brake lights, hazard lights, and horn all work properly.

Budget Brakes also wants to remind all drivers that the only way other drivers can tell whether you are turning, slowing down or stopping, or having vehicle problems is if all of your vehicle’s signals are in good condition. At Budget Brakes, we want all drivers to know that properly communicating with other drivers is an important part of defensive driving and lowers the risk of having an accident.

What is Defensive Driving?

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

At Budget Brakes, we get this question more often than you would think. Defensive driving is being aware of all of the factors of driving, including road and weather conditions, as well as the other drivers on the road. At Budget Brakes, we know that people who practice defensive driving and pay close attention to the road every time they drive are more likely to react to certain problems in a better way than those drivers who do not. At Budget Brakes, we want all drivers to know that defensive driving is the best way to drive.

As we know at Budget Brakes, there are many defensive driving examples that drivers can learn from. Perhaps a neighbor is backing out of their driveway and shows no sign of slowing down, even though you are approaching them. A defensive driver would either bring their neighbors attention to their vehicle by honking the horn, slow down to avoid a collision, or swerve, but only if necessary and safe. At Budget Brakes, we encourage all drivers to drive patiently and pay full attention to driving conditions, as this can save lives, and as always, Budget Brakes is happy to answer any defensive driving questions drivers might have.

Defensive Driving Tips from Budget Brakes

Friday, March 18, 2011

Budget Brakes would like to remind all drivers that driving defensively can save lives. All drivers should practice defensive driving each and every time they get into their vehicle. These Budget Brakes safety tips can help drivers stay safe while on the road by helping them drive defensively.

-Always pay attention to your surroundings
-Follow all traffic sign instructions
-Avoid road rage at all costs
-Keep a safe distance from other vehicles
-Always use proper turn signals to let other drivers know that you are turning
-Be very cautious at intersections and stop signs
-Never drive in another vehicle’s blind spots (especially larger trucks)
-Always take in to account how the weather can affect your driving and the drivers around you
-Keep brakes in good shape in case you need to stop quickly (Budget Brakes can help with this)

By following these Budget Brakes defensive driving tips, you can lower your risk of having an accident. Budget Brakes wants all drivers to be safe on the road and strongly recommends that drivers follow each Budget Brakes defensive driving tip on the list.

Safe Driving Practices from Budget Brakes

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

When driving a vehicle, there are many different safety practices that drivers need to take. Budget Brakes would like to remind drivers about these safety practices.

At Budget Brakes, we believe the number one safety practice is to always use a seatbelt. At Budget Brakes, we have seen accident aftermath, and without seatbelts, some of the drivers could have been seriously injured or worse.

Budget Brakes wants all drivers to know the dangers of overcrowding a vehicle. Not only will some passengers not have seatbelts, but the driver will be more likely to become distracted. As we know at Budget Brakes, these two factors can lead to very serious consequences.

Budget Brakes would like to remind drivers to always use turn signals and headlights when necessary. We at Budget Brakes want drivers to know that a turn signal is the only thing that lets other drivers know what you are going to do next. Headlights are useful for obvious reasons, but they also increase other drivers’ visibility of you in bad weather.

Budget Brakes wants drivers to stay safe, and these safety practices are a great way for drivers to do just that.

Budget Brakes Reminds You to Drive Safely

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

At Budget Brakes, we think that one of the best ways to avoid accidents while driving is to know what causes them. At Budget Brakes, we see many vehicles needing to be serviced in our shops because of accidents, and as we know at Budget Brakes, accident repairs are not cheap. Budget Brakes would like to share the top causes of accidents with drivers so that they can avoid these things.

•Speeding
•Driver distractions
•Weather
•Drinking and driving
•Driving recklessly

Budget Brakes wants drivers to know that these are the main things to avoid while on the road. At Budget Brakes, we have seen firsthand the effects these driving problems can have. Aside from weather complications, drivers can avoid these problems and lessen their chances of having an accident. Budget Brakes would like to tell all drivers to avoid doing everything on the above list (except weather.) To solve the weather problem, only drive in undesirable weather if it is absolutely necessary, and also drive very carefully in bad weather. At Budget Brakes, we hope all drivers avoid these driving problems to promote safety.