How to form good driving habits
Part of the task of great driving is mastering
the art of forming good habits.
It's easy to pick up habits from watching others and doing what
they do; be discerning - make sure you are influenced only by
quality driving habits.
We’ve put together a list of good driving
habits for your reference, or you could ask a keys2drive professional instructor to
help you make your own list.
Form habits through correct repetition
Aim to do things the correct way, many times, and don’t be
satisfied with sloppy performance.
If you do something a number of times correctly, it will begin
to become a habit that works reliably.
If you make a mistake while you are developing your habits, work
out why, fix that problem, and keep doing it again the correct
way.
Test your habits
While you are using the habit, say random odd numbers between 1
and 21 (e.g. 3, 7, 19, 15). You’re doing well if the habit works
while your mind is thinking hard about something else.
Alternatively, have someone else test you - ask someone who
knows what the correct habits are to watch you drive in an
unfamiliar situation or while you’re distracted.
