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In order to be respectful to a fellow human being, one first has to be aware of them… to acknowledge them… isn’t that correct? The dictionary uses the locution “consideration toward others” to depict politeness.

Let’s consider this for a second, shall we? The more you advance toward being a skilled driver, the easier it is to notice that the common denominator to defensive driving is your knowing of what’s developing beyond your car perimeter.

Most all the issues, except one, that can convert you into a harmful driver revolve around events within the vehicle. Cell phone calls, chatting to passengers, text messages, music… all this stuff is what distracts you from focusing on road situation.

The other element is your attitude. Mull over it, if you are irritated with something, a vehicle is not the best place to be and you should be self-aware enough to adjust your manner of driving till you calm down, or not drive at all. Your ideal should always be politeness.

If you are respectful then a lot of good things are developing in that computer in your braincase. When you are courteous, you are paying attention to what’s transpiring outside your car. You are also mindful to other drivers' needs, which is as decent as it gets. There are tons of occasions on the average ride around town to be courteous to fellow drivers. They may not at all times notice your respect, but they normally do. In my extensive experience those minor good turns you hand out to complete strangers normally get returned to you by other complete strangers as if by magic… kind of cool really. You all of a sudden find other drivers allowing you into tight places when before they behaved like jerks… magic I warn you.

If you will simply attempt to be as courteous as possible to other drivers for a week, I foretell you will be surprised. It really modifies your whole view on driving while at the same time distinctly setting you as a real jimdandy. Who among us doesn’t aspire to be a jimdandy?

What winds up developing, is that you shortly find yourself chasing occasions to cut the other guy some slack, which makes you feeling proud of yourself. It also directs you… pay attention here… directs you beyond the bubble in your car. You are focusing on what’s developing out there much more, when you attempt to be respectful to other drivers.

This minor practice in human relations can catapult you from an average driver to a pro in no time. So… you if you desire to be an expert driver, it’s that easy… just cut the other guy some slack. Even if they don’t acknowledge it, you will be a better person and a better driver for doing it.