Heed Your Fellow Motorist
Little did you know (we bet) that today is Motorist Consideration Monday, a traffic-themed, love-thy-neighbor awareness holiday sponsored by Be Kind 2 Human Kind, a nonprofit group that advocates — you guessed it — kindness.
The idea is to take this particular day to pay attention to your driving practices and develop ways you can become a safer, more courteous driver. We warn you that some of the tips and practices for Consideration Monday are pretty obvious. For instance, you will not be labeled a “considerate” motorist if you drink and drive. Others are likely meant for a more ideal world. (“Don’t speed,” huh? But this unicorn is so fast!)
Check out the full list after the jump and let us know in the comments what driving practices you find most annoying or dangerous.
Motorist Consideration Monday’s courteous driving tips:
- Don’t drive aggressively by tailgating and bullying other people on the road
- Slow down in bad weather
- No drinking and driving
- Don’t carry personal anger into road rage
- Always yield to pedestrians
- Be cautious of emergency vehicles. No rubbernecking!
- Allow a fellow motorist to come out in front of you in a line of heavy traffic
- Don’t speed! Highways are not raceways!
- Always use child safety seats for any child being driven in your car
- Always use seat belts
Happy Motorist Consideration Monday! (Autopia)
