Driving tips that make sense When we're out in our cars, we tend
to let our emotions rule the road versus common sense. Experts
and everyday drivers remind us of the important common sense
rules of the road we should all be using. The road-savvy driver:
Increase awareness and reaction time As a meeting and events
consultant, Sherry Johnson travels extensively and often finds
herself traversing the roads of unfamiliar cities. She offers a
few of her best tips, saying that each one is used to increase
awareness and reaction time. From the pro Brandon Dufour is the
general manager of All-Star Driver, the largest driver's
education school in the country. He offers some sage advice from
a professional standpoint. Keep your distance Keep a minimum of
a three-second distance between you and the vehicle in front of
you. "Keep a minimum of a three-second distance between you and
the vehicle in front of you," Dufour says. He adds that in
extreme weather conditions, you should increase this amount of
time from three sec