The helmet is The protector of all motorcycle riders!
Do you know that 80% of craniocerebral injuries from motorcycle accidents are due to the fact that the rider was not wearing a protective helmet?
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Are You Sure You Know How To Overtake Safely?
Are you sure you know how to overtake safely and how important it is for your safety?
Safe overtaking is probably one of the most important factors in making sure we stay safe while driving. Unfortunately, for many reasons we will mention below, many drivers ignore or ignore the basic rules of safe overtaking.
In many cases, this results in serious accidents, possibly fatal. ( Find out here about Greece's position in deadly traffic accidents in the EU. for the year 2019).
The way we drive reveals a lot, and one of them is how much we respect ourselves and the lives of others. Therefore, every time we drive and want to overtake a car, we must keep in mind and apply all the rules faithfully, in order to be sure that the ending will not be bad.
In today's article we will explore the reasons why most drivers do not apply the rules of safe overtaking, what are the conditions to overtake someone, as well as the cases in which it is forbidden to overtake.
Safe Overtaking: Why the Rules DO NOT APPLY TO ALL
As mentioned above, there are several reasons why most drivers do not follow the basic rules of safe overtaking. One of them is rush, as many drivers rush to their destination and ignore the driving rules that will keep them safe.
A second very important reason is superficiality, which is also responsible for a large portion of road accidents that occur daily. Some drivers are frivolous when driving, and this is extremely dangerous as it can cost lives. Also, some drivers have inexperience, and this is also one of the main reasons why some do not follow the rules of safe overtaking.
Finally, one of the main reasons that not all drivers follow the rules of safe overtaking is that they overestimate their potential.
This is probably the most common cause of violations, as many drivers believe that, due to years of experience, they can predict everything.
And this, of course, is extremely dangerous for themselves, but also for those around them.
If we add to this the consumption of alcohol ( Learn Now 5 Alcohol Drinking Tips That Will Make You Think Before You Drive ) then we have an explosive mixture on the road.
In any case, whatever the reasons why some drivers do not follow the basic rules of safe overtaking, we should all be very careful and know exactly the right ways and conditions in order to overtake another vehicle. .
But what are they?
Safe Overtaking: The Basic Conditions for Overtaking Another Vehicle
First of all, we should mention that making a safe overtaking is not only a matter of experience, but also of knowledge. Every time we go to overtake a vehicle, we must keep in mind and apply the following rules.
- We check that there is NO relevant signal on the road that prohibits overtaking.
- Make sure there is a dashed dividing line between the strips. The dashed dividing line indicates that another vehicle is allowed to pass at this point on the road. Conversely, if there is a continuous line between the two lanes, then overtaking is not allowed for any reason and under any circumstances.
- We check that there is great visibility for a large part of the road at the point where we will attempt to overtake.
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We check that there are no turns after the point where we will try to overtake.
- We make sure that there is no other vehicle that seeks to overtake our vehicle the moment we start overtaking.
- We make sure that there is no other vehicle that seeks to overtake the vehicle that we want to overtake.
- We give a timely signal with the turn signals that we are getting ready to overtake the other vehicle and use the lights to alert the driver, even if it is day.
- We remember that overtaking is ALWAYS and ONLY from the left.
- Maintain overtaking time as soon as possible. We can achieve this with strong acceleration, which we achieve with a smaller gear ratio. Many times, depending on the speed of the car, we need to lower at least one gear in our transmission to increase engine speed and achieve more torque, to get the best results and achieve a better and faster overtaking.
- We always keep the right distance from the vehicle we want to overtake, taking care not to be too close or too far from it.
- After the overtaking is completed successfully, we need to use the right turn signal in order to alert the overtaking vehicle that we are returning to our lane again.
These are the basic rules we must ALWAYS follow to make sure we have a safe overtaking.
However, there are some cases in which it is forbidden to overtake another vehicle, and it is very important to know them in order to drive safely.
Safe Overtaking: In Which Cases Is It Prohibited to Overtake Another Vehicle
The cases, therefore, that it is forbidden to overtake another vehicle are the following:
1) At the intersections.
2) At the roundabouts.
3) At the railway crossings.
4) At pedestrian crossings.
5) Within residential areas.
6) When we are behind a bus, especially if it is a school, inside or outside a residential area.
7) When the vehicle behind us started to overtake us.
8) When the vehicle in front of us started to overtake its vehicle in front.
9) Where the marking prohibits it.
10) When there is a continuous dividing line between the strips, and not dotted.
Pass safely to Protect You and Those Around You
In conclusion, it is very important, first of all, to be aware of all the conditions in order to make a safe overtaking. If we follow all the steps mentioned above accurately, then we are more likely to eliminate the chances of car accidents while driving.
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It is very important to take care of ourselves and other drivers while driving. Let us not ignore and let us not overlook the right ways to make a safe overtaking.
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Eco-driving: The Secrets No One Has Told You
As the years go by, more and more people start to understand about environmental pollution and turn to Eco-driving, a simpler, more prudent, more attractive way of driving, which helps the environment to breathe and save us money. and reduce our chances of getting involved in a car accident.
The world we live in is made up of nature, which is also the source of energy and vitality. Although over the years, mainly due to ignorance, man has greatly destroyed the environment in which he lives, there are always ways to change our mentality and gain ecological consciousness.
The good news is that there are always the right solutions to live a comfortable life, while protecting both nature and our pockets. And Eco-driving is one of them.
But what is Eco-driving and why is it so beneficial for us?
Eco-driving: What It Is and Why You Should Put It Into Your Life
Now, the truth is that few of us know how to drive ecologically. However, another great truth is that if we all put Eco-driving in our lives, the benefits would be huge, both for our financial situation, for our safety and, of course, for the environment.
Eco-driving is a smart form of driving, where we reduce the chance of getting involved in a car accident ( Learn Now 5 Alcohol Drinking Tips That Will Make You Think Before You Drive ) and therefore in this way our security increases, we save money, and we offer nature the breath that is so urgently needed.
Putting Eco-driving in our lives means helping to reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and greenhouse gases that slowly and steadily lead to the destruction of our natural resources.
However, perhaps the most important thing about Eco-driving is the fact that we help reduce road accidents and keep everyone safe while driving. Our safety is paramount, of course, and is always above all else, as it is about both our own lives and those around us. ( Learn how to watch the motorcycles on the Greek roads by clicking here ).
So the good thing about Eco-driving is that it offers safety, environmental protection, and money savings at the same time. (cf. 10 Eco-Driving Tips That Will Help You Burn Less Fuel). And certainly, it is a much more comfortable and simple way of driving, designed so that we enjoy driving to the fullest.
How You Can Put Eco-driving Into Your Life TODAY
First of all, in order to put Eco-driving into your life starting today, you need to pay attention to the engine speed, keeping it fairly low. (1.200 - 2.500 rpm), which of course will save you a percentage of 5 to 10% on fuel. In addition, you should introduce constant speed driving into your life, avoiding unnecessary braking and unnecessary gear changes, using the widest possible gear ratio.
The most important thing here, however, is the torque, as this defines the basic characteristics of the engine. By paying attention to the way we operate the gearbox, we ensure engine longevity and reduced consumption, thus avoiding unnecessary waste of fuel.
Also, it is very important to check the tire pressures at least twice a month, as incorrect tire pressures increase fuel consumption by up to 6%.
Another thing to keep in mind is the speed at which we drive, as if we drive at 80,00 km / h instead of 100 km / h, we reduce consumption by 13.5% and maintain a safer distance from the vehicle in front ( Find out what is the 'correct' safety distance between 2 vehicles in numbers ).
It also needs special attention to the frequency with which we depress the accelerator pedal, as its use should not exceed three quarters of the way.
It is advisable to turn off the engine when stopping for more than one minute (if there is this possibility in our vehicle), as well as to always slow down smoothly.
Finally, another secret about Eco-driving is to use almost all the throttle on the uphills, driving with the maximum possible gear ratio, and on the downhills to use almost no throttle, following the normal speed of the car.
After all, what are its benefits?
Overall, the benefits of Eco-driving are manifold, helping us to protect our car, stay safe, save money, and of course be environmentally friendly.
Eco-driving is going to gradually enter our lives for good, helping us to adopt a gentle and prudent way of driving, which benefits us all as you can see in the following video of a branded Greek fuel company.
It is very important to take care of and protect our environment as we live in it. However, Eco-driving helps us drive with greater safety and comfort, as well as to avoid unnecessary expenses and any damage to our car.
Because Eco-driving is supported and directly linked to the use of electric cars, stay tuned to learn more about electric cars in a future article.
Until then, put Eco-driving in your life and remember: For whatever you need, we are here.
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Seven basic rules for avoiding a pedestrian accident where if we follow them as drivers we will have won the "Battle for survival" on the Greek streets.
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Schools opened today!
Our children will pour into the streets with the school bag on their backs and with a surplus of energy from the summer!
But before we send our children to school, we need to keep in mind that, according to the World Health Organization, children are the most vulnerable road users, as road accidents are the second leading cause of death worldwide. ages 2 - 5 years(Learn about safe school trips).
That is why it is necessary to teach our children from a very early age how to behave on the street, keeping in mind that we teach them not only with our words, but mainly with our example.
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Research has shown that - especially in urban areas - it is now a daily occurrence to become "witnesses" traffic accidents in which "Drifted" a pedestrian from a car or a motorcycle.
In fact, the European Commission (https://ec.europa.eu/transport/road_safety) Recognizing the problem, he makes a special mention of pedestrian accidents and suggests ways to reduce them in every European country.
Unfortunately, pedestrians are the "easy victims" on the road, especially the elderly, as it has been proven that the largest percentage of pedestrians, who fall victim to traffic accidents, belong to the elderly, which is constantly growing demographically in recent years in our country.
It is important, therefore, to know the causes of pedestrian accidents.
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