Rules of The Road

 Drive Safely

Some simple rules of the road from a driver of 40 plus years. 

First and Foremost.  Be Calm and Stay Calm!!! An aggressive, angry, frustrated, anxious driver gets in more accidents.  Duh!!!  Say a little prayer before each drive. God keep me safe, calm, and peaceful Amen!

1.  Slow down.  No need to race at 70 mph to get to your destination.  All your doing is wasting gas. Red lights, stop signs, traffic,  the grandmother in front of you.  You'll get there basically the same time without all the aggravation. Easy does it.

2. Give your self space.  Two car lengths minimum.  Everyone is a distracted driver these days.  Texting, ipods, Waze, and a list of endless other things.  With space you have time to react to the slam on the brakes, the animal popping out in front of you, the swerve from the distracted driver.  Space gives you time and every half second is precious when avoiding accidents. Easy does it.

3. Patience. There are so many older drivers on the road these days.  The largest population in the U.S. is the Baby Boomers age 55 and older.  These drivers typically drive slower and have slower reaction times.  Be respectful and thoughtful on the road.  After all, it could be your mother, father, grandfather, or grandmother.  And believe it or not one day that will be you as the older driver.  Every time I come upon someone going 30 miles and hour in a 45 mile zone, I try and take a deep breath and say that could be me one day.  Easy does it. 

4. No alcohol. No texting.  It's just not worth it.  The message or call can wait.  If you need to get it pull over. Please for all of us fellow drivers.  And with Uber there really is not reason to drink and drive. You can never undo the mistake of a DUI, DWI, or worse your life and health and well being. 

Remember, driving is a massive responsibility.  A vehicle used improperly becomes a weapon and potentially a deadly weapon that can change your life and others in an instant.  

A calm, peaceful, driver is the Safest and Best driver on the road.

To Your Health,

Dr. Quack