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What are the components of driving safely?

I need to know about the components of safe driving for driver’s ed, but I’m not sure what they are. Which elements are the most important to driving safely?

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
There are a lot of components of driving safely, so there are a few different things that your instructor could be talking about. However, the most important elements are:
  1. Awareness of pedestrians, other drivers, and any other conditions that might affect your driving.
  2. Focus on the driving task.
  3. Caution when making important decisions that could affect your own safety and that of others on the road.
  4. Communication of your intent, such as signaling.
  5. Speed control to make sure you don’t go too fast or
    too slowly
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  6. Obedience of traffic signals including lights, signs, traffic cones and barriers, and any other road markers.
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