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Predict which hazards while driving.
Expressways do not allow for sufficient time to identify real hazards while driving.
Driving always requires a high degree of awareness in the driving environment to ensure safety for yourself and others on the road. Being alert allows you to anticipate and react to potential hazards, making split-second decisions that could prevent accidents. It is vital to stay focused and aware while driving at all times.
An orange sign typically indicates a construction or work zone when driving. These signs are used to alert drivers to potential hazards, changes in traffic patterns, or the presence of road construction activities. When encountering an orange sign, drivers should exercise caution, reduce speed, and be prepared for altered road conditions. Following the instructions on the sign helps ensure the safety of both drivers and construction workers in the designated work zone.
Expressways do not allow for sufficient time to identify real hazards while driving.
Drowsiness while driving is probably one. That's more dangerous than driving tipsy according to the MythBusters.
NORAD has just raised our level of alert to DEFCON TWO. It was gratifying to see my dog go on alert when he saw the bear cub. When will the newspapers alert us to what is really important? Avoid drowsiness and stay alert while driving. Local news alerts us about what's happening around us
(found in the brain stem) relays important information to other areas of the brain and in arousal. example: cat with it helps keep it alert from any disturbances / with out the reticular formation the cat will be lapsed in to a coma which will never awake even from the slightest of disturbances. it help keep you alert and aware of your surroundings while driving.
Every driver on the road has responsibilities of paying attention of hazards that may occur. Drivers should also have the duty of driving safe and not having distractions while driving.
indirect hazards are hazards that have immediate affect, while direct hazards are hazards that is caused by something else before it affects
Look down the road well ahead to detect hazards. Also scan from left to right for animals and children.
You should scan ahead as far as possible. Do not fixate on the vehicle in front of you. Look down the road and expect the worse. If there is a car at an intersection expect it to pull out in front of you. If there is an oncoming car expect it to come into your lane and be prepared to take evasive action.