Driving Safe in San Antonio | Tips For Driving in San Antonio

EZ Lockout & Roadside Service of San Antonio offers tips for safe driving and keeping off the roadside. I spoke with a good friend Xavier who works for Bluebonnet Insurance who offered some tips to hit the road safe .

1. Always use your signals to indicate your intentions (lane changes, use hazards if car is stranded, etc...)

2. Be patient and courteous during rush hour traffic.

3. Read school zone signs closely as some are in effect til 5pm now!

4. Always check both ways when entering an intersection from a complete stop or a green light.

5. Never try to cross over congested lanes, wait till your line of sight is clear.

A big thanks to Xavier for the helpful tips!

If you ever need roadside assistance for a flat tire, car jump start, gas delivery, or to unlock your car, make one call to EZ Lockout & Roadside Service. We are here to change your flat tire, unlock your car, jump start your dead battery or deliver more gas when you ran out of gas.

Call (210) 598-7300
http://www.ezlockout.com

Aggressive Driving

Our daily commute on the road has surely brought us in contact with others with aggressive driving if not our selfs. Remember, we all want to get to where we're going... safely...

Speeding is considered an act of aggression when driving. Today, in San Antonio Loop 410 has a speed limit that was raised to 65 MPH not too long ago. It may as well say 70 or 75 the way those actually obeying the speed litmus are tailgated then passed. Bottom line? Slow down.

Excessive lane changing is next on the list. This happens quite frequently for those few that are impatient when driving so as to zoom in and out of lanes around everyone. Also to be added to this issue is failure to properly signal for a lane change or turn.

One major issue is Tailgating. Not only is this dangerous, but it aggravates other drivers. If you tailgate another auto in Texas and you hit the car in front of you - you are at fault! Keep distance from other cars on the road.

Most of these issues are common sense and are from the lack of courtesy. Remember, share the road with kindness and respect. Drive safely!

Driving Tips For A Safer Ride!

A Few Driving Tips - Drive Safer & Smarter!

Driving anywhere today requires dedicated attention.  Locally, in San Antonio, Texas, due to our population it can become challenging to say the least.  We have numerous distractions of our own from cell phones, children, and other tasks that we can become an accident waiting to happen.  There are ways to better the odds in preventing an accident, and here are a few tips:

1. Take Your Time

The rule everyone should know and use is to take time to drive.  Plan your route, and give yourself plenty of time to safely arrive there.  All too often we become rushed to get to our destination and that is what causes most accidents.  Slow down.

2.Admit You’re Not The Best Driver

The worst driver is the person who believes they are the best driver.  Anyone can make an error, and we all need to pay more attention to our driving.

3. Give Enough Space!

When driving on the road, it is essential to give enough space between yourself and other cars around you.  This can almost cut your risk of an accident in half.  The proper amount of space to give depends on a lot of different factors.  Are your breaks working properly, are the roads slick, and how fast are your going can all play factors on how long you will have to stop before hitting that car in front of you.  How much should you give? While driving, find an object that when the first car passes you are anywhere from 5-7 seconds behind it.  This give you the time you need to react to an incident ahead of you.

4. Don’t Speed!

Speeding can only increase your risk of an accident.  It decreases the control of your car, creates an inability to react in time, and increases the damage in an accident.  Don’t just slow down to stop from getting a ticket, slow down to save your life.

To save money on your insurance, take a cheap online defensive driving course and brush up on your skills.  You can never be too careful!  Remember, we all want to get home safely.  If you find someone driving dangerously, pull off the road or contact 911.