I have teamed up with Social Media Moms and Esurance to share with you Five Mom-Inspired Driving Tips! As mom’s we know that driving with kids can make it a little challenging. Between all the questions and the yelling, it’s sometimes hard to concentrate on the road and driving directions. So here’s my tips when driving.
- My six year old loves to talk and ask me questions when we are in the car. I love his desires to share things with me and learn new things, but I feel bad when he asks for a response and I have no idea what he’s talking about because I have been concentrating on driving. I have had a talk with him explaining it’s difficult to engage in a conversation and drive at the same time. This way I don’t feel bad when I tell his to wait a few minutes to share his story. He also understands and his feelings are not hurt.
- Always wear your seat belt. It is the law but it’s for your own good! My dad owned a towing business while I was growing up and he always made it quite clear that wearing a seat belt could mean the difference between life and death. It’s also a good example for your children for you to always buckle up!
- Being the daughter of a tow truck driver has made me a very careful driver. I think it’s very important to drive slower when it’s raining or snowing. This will give you more reaction time when you have less visibility. It will also allow you to be able to stop your car with out sliding.
- Maintain your distance. Have you even been in a car with someone who waits until the last minute to stop? It’s not only bad for your brakes, but it’s a dangerous way to drive. It’s always better to slowly slow down then come to a complete stop. I always try to have the length of a car between me and the car in front of me.
- Watch your speed! When you are late it is really easy to go a few miles over the speed limit. This can cause accidents or get you a speeding ticket. My mom always told me that a few seconds could save your life. Is it worth it to get there a minute or two early? I think that is something that we should should consider when we catch ourselves speeding.
As you can see, these are really simple driving tips, but tips that could save you in the future. I know that I have heard my dad talk about car accidents and the reason the accidents happened. I have always tried to drive as safe as possible.
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Anna McMullen
Thursday 26th of January 2012
Great article. Keeping your distance between other cars, I think is a must. It give time to react.
Thanks!