{"id":919,"date":"2015-09-21T10:11:24","date_gmt":"2015-09-21T10:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onemoresecond.net\/?page_id=919"},"modified":"2024-07-30T17:53:55","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T17:53:55","slug":"best-practice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.edriving.com\/three60\/best-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"BEST PRACTICE"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Three60’s Driving Guides<\/strong> are brief information sheets for drivers on a whole range of driving topics including bad weather, attitude, cornering, country driving, distracted driving, journey planning, speed, wellbeing and many more.<\/p>\n

These useful guides have been specifically designed to appeal to drivers who want to carry out a quick refresher of their driving skills on a particular topic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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ABS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Learn The Basics Of ABS<\/strong>
\nABS is an abbreviation for Anti-lock Braking System. It works with the regular brakes on your vehicle and keeps your brakes from locking up when used in an emergency situation. This helps to prevent your vehicle from skidding in the event of rapid braking, especially on wet or slippery roads.<\/p>\n

However, many drivers do not benefit from ABS because the correct techniques for using it are almost the complete opposite of the techniques taught about emergency braking in cars.<\/p>\n

ABS can be a positive safety feature on vehicles, but only if used correctly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Acceleration”]

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Acceleration<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Get Off To A Safe Start<\/strong>
\nAccelerating is something that all drivers do, but many are oblivious to the way in which they do it. In fact many drivers probably fail to realize that there is a good deal of skill involved in safe acceleration.<\/p>\n

The first thing to remember is to avoid AGGRESSIVE acceleration!<\/p>\n

Next, remember to accelerate SMOOTHLY and steadily!<\/p>\n

Get the basics of accelerating right and your trips should be more comfortable, safer, and better for the environment!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Attitude”]

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Attitude<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Address Your Attitude<\/strong>
\nAttitude can be defined as: \u2018How you might react or behave in a specific situation\u2019.<\/p>\n

Your attitude determines everything from your approach to following distances, the speed you choose to travel at, the way you interact with other drivers, as well as your appetite for takings risks, such as drinking and driving. Your attitude even influences your thinking on what constitutes a hazard in the first place.<\/p>\n

By following some best practice advice you can learn how to develop and maintain the right attitude.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Avoiding Damage While Parked”]

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Avoiding Damage While Parked<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Be A Victim Of Damage<\/strong>
\nDamage caused to vehicles while parked is a significant problem.<\/p>\n

In some cases, drivers causing damage to parked vehicles will \u2018dent and run\u2019 leaving the victim with a damaged vehicle. This problem is escalating, with damage ranging from minor dents, nicks and scratches to broken taillights, fenders and smashed sideview mirrors.<\/p>\n

There are a number of steps you can take to help reduce damage to your vehicle while parked.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Avoiding Rear-End Collisions”]

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Avoiding Rear \u2013 End Collisions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Watch Your Rear<\/strong>
\nRear-end collisions are one of the most common types of incident on the road. The main causes of rear-end collisions include drivers following the vehicle in front too closely and inattentiveness. In other words, DRIVER ERROR!<\/p>\n

Drivers are most commonly rear-ended at slow speeds \u2013 usually at intersections, stoplights, and roundabouts.. Rear-end collisions also frequently occur in heavy traffic when vehicles are crawling along or when they slow down suddenly.<\/p>\n

Many drivers think there is nothing they can do to prevent being rear-ended by others, but in fact there are many hazard prevention techniques you can employ to try to keep your rear intact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Blind Spots”]

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Blinds Spots<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Open Your Eyes To Blind Spots<\/strong>
\nBlind spots are areas that drivers cannot see by looking through their windows or mirrors.<\/p>\n

Failure to check blind spots can lead to collisions, injuries and fatalities. Help reduce your risk of being involved in a blind spot incident by following a few simple collision avoidance techniques.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Braking”]

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Braking<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Before You Start\u2026. Learn To Stop!<\/strong>
\nBraking is one of the BASIC elements of safe driving \u2013 and one of the most important.<\/p>\n

Getting it wrong can lead to dangerous situations, such as:<\/p>\n