EDT Lesson #8: Driving Safely Through Traffic

What are EDT lessons? Check out the below introduction to your Essential Driver Training, from the Road Safety Authority.

What is covered in EDT Lesson #8?

Lesson 8 covers driving in built up areas with a higher amount traffic. This will help work you work on your observation, anticipation and reaction skills learned in previous lessons.

What is “defensive driving”?

Defensive driving means being able to anticipate hazardous driving situations, react appropriately to them, and avoid them in a safe and timely manner.

5 Rules Of Defensive Driving:

  • Look ahead 

  • Be aware of your blind spots

  • Slow down on approach to junctions and turns

  • Maintain a safe distance between you and all other road users

  • Avoid getting distracted

Hazards

Don’t Get Distracted

Further reading from the Road Safety Authority below.

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