What should you pay attention to when driving on the road?
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1. Never violate traffic rules Don't have even the slightest sense of luck, not even one exception. Many accidents happen in moments of luck, and when an accident occurs, the responsibility falls entirely on the violating vehicle. Also, if you really have to violate the rules, remember to pay the fine on time. 2. Keep in mind various traffic regulations, local policies, and penalty provisions This includes the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and penalty provisions you learned during your driver's license training, knowledge about the structure, use, and maintenance of motor vehicles, safe and civilized driving practices, as well as traffic management measures like the odd-even license plate policy in Beijing. Being a new driver is not an excuse for violating rules, and the odd-even license plate policy won't make exceptions for beginners. If you don't remember the rules or often forget about the odd-even license plate policy
After driving for nearly twenty years, I finally understood the essence of safe driving. Walking around the car before getting in is particularly important—check if the tire pressure is sufficient and whether there’s any oil or coolant leaking underneath. You need to understand the dashboard warning lights; if the engine light is on, don’t force it to run. With navigation being so convenient nowadays, it’s crucial to set your route in advance—poking the screen while driving is extremely dangerous. The habit of buckling up the seatbelt the moment you get in the car, I dare say, has saved my life. Driving at 60 km/h in the city might feel slow, but hitting a wall can still be fatal. On the highway, maintain at least three car lengths behind a truck—if it brakes suddenly, you won’t have time to react. Always scan your rearview mirrors, and never skip turning your head to check blind spots before changing lanes. Last month, my friend skipped this step and had his side mirror scraped off by an electric scooter, costing him 2,000 yuan in compensation plus penalty points.
