hink of everyone you know. Your friends, family, co-workers, and even
the occasional hitchhiker are all people you choose as passengers.
They're either good backseat drivers or unfortunately, bad ones.
As
a driver you can choose who you allow in your car, and as a passenger
you can choose how to react to your driver. Follow these tips and you'll
not only avoid injuries, but expensive repairs and an insurance
increase.
1. When in doubt: Say Something!
Though it seems
the driver sees a potential threat, he or she may not. When you see a
car breaking in front or a rogue driver merging, be sure to tell the
driver. Be calm and concise with your warning. A verbal warning like
"Watch out", "Car ahead", or a simple "Hey!" will get the driver's
attention and could prevent an accident.
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