Why Social Driving Causes Most Traffic Crashes And How to Avoid It

• Learn why social driving makes you a BAD driver. The influence of other drivers can make your driving dangerous. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ►  http://youtube.com/c/smartdrivetest **************** COURSES & CHECKLIST Get My Driver's Test Checklist ► https://www.smartdrivetest.com/ Click for COURSE Package that includes: 1) Pass Driver's Test First Time 2) Defensive Driving Smart 3) Winter Driving Smart https://www.smartdrivetest.com/smarter-driver-course-package/ "GUARANTEED Pass Your Road Test "First Time" Pass Your Road Test First Time Coupon - youtube30 **************** DESCRIPTION Most traffic crashes are not caused by weather, road conditions, or vehicle failure—they're caused by social driving. In this Smart Drive Test podcast episode, Dr. Rick August explains why social driving is the leading cause of traffic collisions, how drivers miscommunicate on the road, and what you can do to protect yourself—especially if you're a new driver or preparing for your driving test. Social driving happens when drivers react emotionally, follow peer behavior instead of road rules, and allow pressure from other drivers to influence their decisions. Honking, tailgating, rushing left turns, and aggressive passing are all examples of social driving—and they dramatically increase crash risk. In this episode, you'll learn: • What social driving really is and why it's so dangerous • Why drivers communicate poorly with other traffic • How to properly measure a 2–3 second following distance • How to stay calm when other drivers honk or pressure you • Whether passing another vehicle is allowed on a driving test • What to do if your brakes freeze in winter conditions • Why winter driving tests can actually be easier for new drivers • Why left turns at busy intersections cause so many collisions If you want to be a safer, smarter driver and pass your driving test the first time, this episode will change the way you think about driving. Good luck on your road test. #SmartDriveTest #socialdriving  #defensivedriving #drivingtesttips #drivingsafety  **************** CHAPTERS 00:00 – Why Social Driving Is the Leading Cause of Traffic Crashes 01:12 – What Is Social Driving? (And Why It's So Dangerous) 03:58 – Why Drivers Communicate So Poorly on the Road 06:58 – How to Measure a Safe 2–3 Second Following Distance 10:37 – How to Stay Calm When Other Drivers Honk or Pressure You 12:30 – What to Do If Your Brakes Freeze (Rare but Important) 19:40 – Why New Drivers Often Pass Their Driving Test More Easily in Winter 20:38 – Why Left Turns at Busy Intersections Are So Complex 22:34 – Why Most Drivers Learn Social Driving From Their Peers *************** SOCIALS www.smartdrivetest.com www.facebook.com/smartdrivetest www.twitter.com/smartdrivetest www.instagram.com/smartdrivetest/ Join the Smart Driver's Mastermind Group: https://goo.gl/h5Q8Vd Music: BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack - Epic Song **************** MONETARILY SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL If you wish to support the channel monetarily, you can donate via PayPal here: https://www.paypal.me/smartdrivetest This is appreciated and helps the channel, but please don't feel that it is necessary to be part of the smarter driver community.