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The Fatal 5: Vital Advice For Young Drivers On Road Safety

According to a recent study by the Australian government, speeding is the biggest cause of road crashes, closely followed by drunk driving.All driving school and instructors should educate new drivers regarding the Fatal Five and their implications.

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The Fatal 5: Vital Advice For Young Drivers On Road Safety

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  1. The Fatal 5: Vital Advice for Young Drivers on Road Safety

  2. The Fatal 5: Vital Advice for Young Drivers on Road Safety • While most youngsters think having a driving license is cool, they find safe driving to be lame or unfashionable. • Despite learning the main principles and rules of driving in a driving school, they still forget that simply looking cool won’t save lives. • Vehicles today are much safer, with many security features pre-installed to protect drivers and passengers from injury. But even the best vehicles cannot be accident-proof. It’s a sad fact that road accidents are the second biggest cause of death in Australia • Drivers need to understand how devastating accidents are and how it affects everyone involved. • It is imperative to cultivate safe driving habits in new drivers so that we can reduce the number of road deaths due to the fatal five, gradually and efficiently.

  3. What are the Fatal 5 and How to Avoid Them? • All driving schools and instructors should educate new drivers regarding the Fatal Five and their implications. Here are the fatal five reasons in brief: Distracted Driving • During driving, anything that makes the driver lose focus can be termed as a distraction. For example, some may listening to music while driving distracting, while it may be soothing for others. The most common distractions for drivers are eating, listening to music etc. Tips to Avoid: • Driving requires focus and alertness. • A distraction of a few seconds can also be fatal when on the road. Whether it's eating food or listening to music, if it distracts you from driving, you should avoid it. If you need to set your GPS, adjust the mirrors, or set the sound systems, do it before starting to drive.

  4. What are the Fatal 5 and How to Avoid Them? • Speeding • Speeding is often the main cause of accidents all over the world. This is because most new and young drivers go over the speed limit in either excitement or boredom. They don’t have the patience. Speeding is a punishable offense in Australia and any good Sydney driving school or equivalent in other states should make the students aware of the implications of speeding. Tips to Avoid: • Young drivers often think of speed limits as unnecessary rules not worthy of being followed. • It is important to instill in our young drivers the importance of speed limits and the dangers of crossing them. To manage speeding, driving instructors should teach young drivers to use features like cruise control and keep their eyes open for speed limits.

  5. What are the Fatal 5 and How to Avoid Them? Driving Under Influence • Just like speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a big reason for road collisions in the world. When under the influence of drugs or alcohol, we often lose control of our senses. • It becomes hard to focus and motor skills are also affected. Tips to avoid: • Simple precautions like having a designated driver, ordering a cab, and avoiding drinking alone out of the house can help prevent big disasters. Also, eat and drink water a lot. Moreover, if you find others attempting to drive after drinking, make sure to discourage them. • Ensure they order a cab instead of driving themselves.

  6. What are the Fatal 5 and How to Avoid Them? Wearing Seatbelts • Seatbelts are there for the protection of the driver and the passengers in the vehicle. It is one of the most fundamental of driving lessons. • Still, drivers find it a chore to wear their seatbelts or insist on their passengers wearing the belt for safety. Tips to Avoid: • Make it a habit to wear seatbelts and insist on your passengers wearing them too. • Ask your driving instructor to teach you how to wear your belt properly and other related information.

  7. What are the Fatal 5 and How to Avoid Them? Fatigue • Driving while fatigued is also against the rules and should be avoided. When you’re tired, your body and brain need relaxation. • Driving requires focus and alertness which is difficult when your body is not supporting you. • Tips to Avoid: • The best way is to get lots of rest and sleep properly the night before driving. If you feel fatigued when driving, try to avoid driving alone. • Make sure to stay alert by drinking coffee and keeping the car’s environment interesting. Don’t get too comfortable in the seat, and take frequent breaks to keep drowsiness at bay.

  8. Conclusion • When the youth adopts a change, it gains the potential to become a standard of the future. • They also need good driving instructors and driving schools like Onroad to teach them to avoid the fatal 5 and drive safely. • Preventing accidents is just a matter of patience, vigilance, and following the rules. • Avoiding fatal mistakes and following the principles of defensive driving diligently is a good start to driving responsibly.

  9. Contact Us Website: onroad.com.au Phone Number:1300 667 623 Email: info@onroad.com.au

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