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What can I do to avoid an accident on the road?

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Make sure you're staying aware of your surroundings by checking your mirrors. If there are more aggressive drivers behind you, move over and let them pass if you're able to.

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How can you prevent a bus accident?

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You should be careful on the road and to keep all the safety rules. It also depends on other drivers, pedestrians, sometimes animals and the weather.

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Do these rules apply if I'm driving on snowy or icy roads?

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Yes, however, you need to use extra caution when driving on snowy/icy roads. Drive slowly, limit your lane changes, and make sure your car is prepared to deal with snow and ice.

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What should I do if I encounter an accident on the road?

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That depends on the situation. If emergency services are already on the scene, you don't have to do anything. Continue driving carefully; there might be people on the road. If there is nobody present, you should stop your car before the accident site and put your hazards on, apply your handbrake, and turn the engine off. If you have something like a reflective vest, you should put it on. Now, walk towards the other vehicle(s) and check to see if there are any injured persons. If there are, you should perform first aid and call the emergency services. While doing this. be aware of the traffic around you so that you don't get hit by other cars.

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Is it safe to drive in heavy traffic for a new driver? Do I get more experience in heavy traffic than light traffic?

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While you won't exactly get more experience from heavy traffic as opposed to light traffic, it is best to avoid heavy traffic as a new driver, simply because it can increase your risk of accidents/injury given your inexperience. You need to feel comfortable with the act of driving and learning to turn the actions into "muscle memory" before launching yourself at more complicated driving situations. That said, don't delay the harder driving too long or you may develop an aversion to it.

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When we have to stop car, should we press clutch also along with brake?

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You have to press the clutch first. Then you can push the brake to bring you to a stop.

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