€250 Halfords Voucher to be won with Liberty Insurance

toyotaavensis

or take out car hire excess insurance for a fraction of the cost

whiteandlight

When driving abroad "on the wrong side", always do a double check at traffic light and cross roads/t junctions that you are crossing to the correct side of the road. This is particularly important when there are no cars in the lane to remind you

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

What more can be said? It's all of the above.

Beebeefly

Don't tail gate!! Leave lots of space between you and the car in front ! 

Digy123

Make sure you are well rested. You could take all the safety precautions in the world....only to fall asleep at the wheel. 

Diane Selwyn

you have a higher chance of having an accident within 5kms of your home (or so I've been lead to believe) so stay focussed and don't assume you can relax your concentration because you know the area. 

Mr Keek

Be conscious of driving the morning after the night before, you may be still over the limit, you will be tired an less alert.

Throw a roll of toilet paper in the boot, you never know when nature calls!

thehairyone

Always make sure you are well rested before any trip

Murray007

Use the overtaking lane to overtake, don't use it for driving along at a low speed while having no idea what's going on behind you.

Murray007

NEVER use your mobile phone when driving, it is so obvious to someone driving behind you cause of the erratic driving. 

AlanS181824

Always be so so cautious when overtaking someone!

I've seen many people almost get killed from overtaking when there was on coming traffic.

Only other day I seen a man try to overtake a massive lorry on the way to Dublin, there was a car coming the other way and only for he had a tiny car that could've ended badly, very badly.

Never overtake near corners either! You never know what could be on the other side.

Only overtake when you're totally sure there's no on coming traffic and you can make it.

Would love to win but even if I don't it's worth it to get this message out there.

Stay safe on the roads Boardsies

Murray007

When your mobile phone rings, don't jump on the breaks, pull over oblivious as to whether or not its a good place to stop or whether there is other traffic on the road and answer your phone.

You can always phone back when it's safe.

Murray007

When driving with a trailer, really you cannot just nip across the road as quickly as you could without the trailer

Murray007

When overtaking, make sure to leave enough room when you come back into the driving lane so that the car you are overtaking doesn't have to break or take aversive action.

If you don't like staying at the overtaking speed for enough time to pass properly, then don't overtake.

elfy4eva

Summer holidays are here be extra careful in residential areas, watch out for kids playing around your parked car and drive slow.

Murray007

When overtaking, make sure to leave enough room when you come back into the driving lane so that the car you are overtaking doesn't have to break or take aversive action.

If you don't like staying at the overtaking speed for enough time to pass properly, then don't overtake.

Murray007

It's not Ok to park 

on double yellow lines cause you are just nipping to the ATM
In front of another car 
In front of a persons entrance to their house
In a disabled parking space if not disabled
In front of the shops doors (really dangerous for kids coming in and out) even if you are still in the car waiting for the missus to finish the shopping
Taking up three spaces because you are staying in the car and just waiting for the missus to finish shopping
Blocking the road to and from the school, cause you can run really fast in to get your kid and it wasn't your fault that people stopped you to chat on the way back

Just because, you are at mass or a funeral, you are a man of a certain age, or a busy mum doesn't mean that using designated parking places doesn't apply to you.

Murray007

If a lane is merging, give way to the car, do not try to run it off road!

AlanS181824

Murray007 wrote: »

If a lane is merging, give way to the car, do not try to run it off road!

You must really want this voucher but c'mon I'm sure it's one entry per user.

And the rules are your best piece of advise not the whole entire rules of the road! :pac:

I always see people giving lots of space, slowing down, giving leeway, and generally acting nice, cautious and positively, towards driving instructors cars when they see them out on the road (when it's obvious it's a person doing a lesson).

However, people don't seem to hold the same regard for normal cars with L plates.

Give L plated cars a bit of space, especially on hill starts. Parking on their back bumper is incredibly silly. Give them a car length on a tricky hill start to help them out a bit.

Common sense, goes a long way.

Rasmus

It may seem obvious, but KNOW THE TRAFFIC RULES inside-out, at home and abroad.  This is the best way to keep yourself and others safe. 

L1m1tless

Drive as if there is a horse and cart around the next corner. There just might be.

Gra246

My #drivesafer tip is simple. Keep within the speed limits. They do serve a purpose. :-)

Best advice received was from my Dad.. Stay alert to potential hazards. Even if you're a safe driver be aware that other drivers may not be!

jordata

Be patient and keep your distance.

dice3344

Don't drink and drive, even the one can make you  sleepy and less reactive!

gopod

Always carry a Hi-viz Florescent jacket in case you break down (or come across an accident) at night in a country area, This could save your life if you have to get out of the car.

fionny

Always check your mirror's, they are there for a reason! #drivesafer

lapua20grain

drive to suit the conditions only use your fog lights (both and rear) in heavy snow where there is heavy road spray and fog they are not required any other time.

convert

Always expect the unexpected - you never know what may be around the next corner.

Also, when meeting animals on the road, remember to slow down (50 kph is not slow) and leave ample space between you and them. Don't rev your engine, beep the horn, or start shouting at the person who's in control of the animal.

dr.bollocko

Round wheels help. 

Hal1

Have you're headlights alignment checked, replace blown bulbs and keep you're distance. Remember the 2 second rule, 4 seconds if it's wet. Keep left unless overtaking!

TOMP

Always be aware of what is going on around you

lintdrummer

Always carry an essentials kit in your car including a Hi-Viz vest, warning triangle, first aid kit and a torch. 

ki

Learn to drive properly

Dingatron

No. 1 #drivesafer tip for travelling at home or abroad this year is to :


Drive in the correct lane and always be aware of the traffic conditions around you. 

NotInventedHere

Check your tyres. They are your only contact with the road. Use your mirrors.

billbond4

Check all fluid levels and tyre pressure before going on long journeys.
Always drive with dipped headlights to make yourself more visible.
Be aware of other road users,especially at night time

Boom_Bap

Leave 10 minutes early for any journey.

Ideo

If you experience road rage at the hands of another driver pull in and take a deep breath before driving off again. It can be intimidating when a road rage incident occurs, and taking a quick break to calm yourself will lower the chance of you making a bad decision

Zombienosh

Lock your doors. hah

Esto Fidelis

There are five different types of speed limits on roads in Ireland, Obey the SIGNS

minidazzler

Don't be a dick to other road users, drive with due care and consideration, and don't get angry and drive aggressively to get passed someone who is being a dick of a driver. 

Also, remember, it's summer, which means there are hundreds more motorcycles on the road now that the fair weather bikers come out to play, watch your blind spots when taking off or changing position, even in high density traffic, you never know if someone is filtering between cars. 

mcgucc22

always wear your seatbelt.

98q76e12hrflnk

always look over your shoulder when changing lanes to check your blind spot.

yannakis

in the city, crack the windows for environment sounds.

wmpdd3

Pump all your tyres to the right pressure, essential when we have rain after a few nice days and the roads are greasy.  I found out the hard way.

9bred4

It's better to be 5 minutes late then to never arrive at all. 

Arrive alive.

spodoinkle

Dont sit in the middle lane of the motorway if there is no traffic in the inside lane.

Lukker-

Watch out for other drivers, you may be following the speed limit and obeying all the rules and someone else may crash into you. So always be vigilant and aware of others around you. Don't focus only on the car in front of you but use your mirrors and keep an eye out on side streets so you are always aware what is around you and you won't be caught off guard.

Technofobe

Check the condition of your tyres they are all that separates you from the road