Common questions

What is offensive driving?

What is offensive driving?

Offensive driving is a manner of driving that is proactive rather than reactive. Think about it. When you are defending yourself, you are acting in response to someone’s actions. For example, you may see someone speeding up behind you on the highway and move to the next lane to give them room.

What is the difference between offensive driving and defensive driving?

Offensive driving is a more dangerous driving method than defensive driving, as it involves taking control of the road and forcing vehicles around you to adapt. Defensive driving involves being prepared for anything and being ready to react to other drivers, including offensive drivers.

What is a low risk driver?

The low risk driver is defined as a driver who identifies real and/or potential hazards, and reduces the risk of these hazards by adjusting speed and/or position and communicates to others his/her intentions.

When does driving on a multi lane highway become worse?

It occurred worse when I was driving on a multi-lane highway with barriers on each side faster than 50 mph. There were occasions when I was very tired, the problem occurred at speeds as low as 35 mph. One side-effect is that I have a tendency to experience anticipatory anxiety.

What happens if you have a mental health problem while driving?

You could be fined up to £1000. If you have not told the DVLA about a mental health problem that affects your ability to drive and you have a car accident, you might be prosecuted and your insurance might not be valid. This is a government department that maintains registers of drivers and vehicles in Great Britain.

Do you have a phobia of driving?

The symptoms of driving phobias or anxieties manifest themselves differently in different people, but typically can be similar to those associated with other forms of anxiety or panic attacks.

What causes a car to lean to one side when driving?

The vehicle may lean heavily to one side, bounce up and down multiple times before settling, or you can feel the jolt of driving over potholes, curbs, and bumps. If your suspension is giving you trouble, there are only a few major parts which should give you concern. If your vehicle uses leaf spring, one or more may be cracked, bent, or damaged.

It occurred worse when I was driving on a multi-lane highway with barriers on each side faster than 50 mph. There were occasions when I was very tired, the problem occurred at speeds as low as 35 mph. One side-effect is that I have a tendency to experience anticipatory anxiety.

What does private road use at your own risk mean?

Off to court they go. So next time you’re driving down a country lane and you see “Private Road: Use at Your Own Risk,” take a minute and think of all the griping and venom that went into the posting of that sign. Think of the unneighbourly behaviour and the legal expense. Then keep on driving and count your blessings.

Is it possible to close a private road?

A few years back, however, the land through which much of the private road runs was purchased. The details of what transpired next are fuzzy, but suffice it to say the new owner and the old cottagers did not live in harmony. Harsh words were said and it seems that the new owner looked into closing the road.

Can a private road lead to a lawsuit?

The second version involves a private road running through private property. A new owner comes in and doesn’t like people using “their” road. They resent the costs and liability that come with it. Ill will and bad blood flow. Sooner or later, some one loses it. Off to court they go.

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Ruth Doyle