Scanning your surroundings while driving enables you to safely and promptly respond to any sudden changes in the environment.
There are a number of ways that you can scan the surrounding traffic.
Follow these tips while driving to stay safe on the road!
- Look into the distance ahead of you and scan for any changes.
- When approaching an intersection, scan the whole area before moving through the intersection.
- Glance to the left and right. Keep an eye out for cars, pedestrians and animals.
- Check your rearview and side view mirrors regularly.
- Check your blind spots regularly, and always before changing lanes or turning.
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