It’s no secret that New York City drivers can be crazy! Stress on the road can cause accidents and even fights between drivers. So do we prevent getting stressed out as drivers? New drivers need to learn to relax and remain calm. It’s important to avoid acting like reckless drivers. Just because other people are speeding does not mean you should try to pass the speed limit! Drive carefully- if you get stressed out you might get in a crash and hurt others in the road. Always be calm and relax and don’t rush others or yourself.
Stress while driving is common among people who are learning to drive so it’s important for young drivers to learn how to stay calm. Here are some tips from professionals to reduce this type of stress we learned as part of our Driver’s Ed class:
- Focus on driving, don’t worry about others because when you’re worried about other people, many bad things can happen, like getting into a fight or worse, an accident can happen, so worry about yourself and getting to your destination safely.
- Breathe deeply. Breathing deeply will help you focus. It will help you relax so you can reach your destination safely.
- Listen to music, play the music you like, don’t change music for music, and focus on the journey.
- Don’t think about other drivers who are speeding. It’s important not to think about them, as it can cause an accident not only for you, but also for those who are obeying the rules.
- Before you start driving you have to make sure you sleep very well because when you drive you don’t want to feel like you have to sleep, if you sleep while driving you can cause a very serious accident you can end up dead so sleep well before you start driving. If you’re feeling tired on a long trip, look for a safe place like a rest area to stop and take a break.
According to TCA driving instructor Mr Sala, “Every day when you drive you have to pay attention, you have to be confident so that your stress level is lower. The more you drive [the more confident you become], which creates less stress.”
For more tips on how to stay calm while driving talk with Mr. Sala who teaches Driver’s Ed in room 226 during period 3.
