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In order to be nice to a fellow driver, one first has to be mindful of them… to recognize the existence of them… isn’t that true? The dictionary uses the phrase “consideration toward others” to describe politeness.

Let’s ponder this for a bit, shall we? The more you go on toward being a safe driver, the easier it is to notice that the common quality of defensive driving is your feel of what’s developing outside your SUV.

Most all the issues, minus one, that can convert you into an aggressive driver rotate around actions within the vehicle. Phone calls, chatting to passengers, checking text messages, music… all this stuff is what distracts you from focusing on what’s developing outside your vehicle.

Another factor is your mind-set. Mull over it, if you are exasperated about something, a driver's seat is not the best place to be and you should be self-conscious enough to adjust your driving behavior until you calm down, or not drive at all. Your standard should always be politeness.

If you are nice then a lot of good things are developing in that processor in your skull. When you are respectful, you are focusing on what’s transpiring outside. You are also mindful to fellow drivers' demands, which is as good as it gets. There are piles of opportunities on the ordinary drive around town to be nice to fellow drivers. They may not each time pay attention to your politeness, but they normally do. In my lengthy experience those limited good turns you distribute to complete strangers normally get returned to you by other complete strangers as if by magic… kind of cool in fact. You suddenly observe drivers letting you into tight places when before they acted like jerks… magic I warn you.

If you will merely endeavor to be as courteous as possible to fellow drivers for six days, I foretell you will be astounded. It in fact shifts your whole view on driving while at the same time clearly identifying you as a bona fide jimdandy. Who among us doesn’t want to be a jimdandy?

What winds up developing, is that you soon find yourself chasing occasions to give the other guy a break, which makes you feeling great about your actions. 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 endeavor to be nice to fellow drivers.

This limited exercise in human relations 101 can propel you from a so-so driver to an expert in no time. So… you if you want to be an expert driver, it is easy… just cut the other guy some slack. Even if they don’t perceive it, you will be a best person and a better driver for doing it.