How does a real gentleman driver conduct himself in the car? Intelligence and elegance are intrinsic and instinctual traits. However, there is one aspect of good behavior that gets neglected often: how to be a gentleman on the street.
Any gentleman behind the wheel can use various driving etiquette and good manners to improve his behavior and make it even more appropriate and elegant, so here are some of them:
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Driving etiquette: Maintain a safe distance
Riding on the front bumper is reckless and dangerous. That should be enough to oppose it. However, don’t forget that it’s neither an elegant gesture. The pressure of an overexcited driver frequently leads to an accident. Moreover, the sight of another car pressing against your bumper makes it crucial to concentrate on driving and observing the road ahead.
Don’t Race Others
Do not obstruct the left lane
According to the road rules, we must drive as far to the right as possible. Many drivers, however, stubbornly remain in the left lane, claiming that the road is in better condition or that they intend to turn left in a few kilometers. If you don’t want to get perceived as arrogant and selfish, stay in the right lane and leave the left lane for overtaking.
Do not honk
Other nations, such as Italy, see the horn as a medium of communication, and its usage is unsurprising. It reflects the temperament of southern Europeans. In the case of gentlemen, however, the horn is handled very differently and tends to incite aggressiveness. Use it only when required. Horning a driver who is two seconds late is petty and annoying.
Take care of your passengers
Do you enjoy driving while listening to loud music and smoking a cigarette? That’s OK, but only if you travel alone. This behavior may not be appropriate if you are traveling with other passengers. Don’t only listen to what your riding companions say. They can promise you that they don’t care, but they usually do so out of courtesy.
Consider zipping
The difficulty in managing small lanes is the curse of public roadways. A police officer will almost always obstruct both lanes of traffic, making it hard to relieve congestion at earlier crossings. Driving swiftly is the golden rule of the road, and it should be in your blood. By alternating between the two lanes, you keep traffic moving and avoid bottlenecks. It’s customary politeness that helps to alleviate traffic congestion. But why are so few individuals aware of this rule?
Park carefully
Power and money can wreak havoc on us. After all, it’s not hard to find folks who attribute their success to rudeness and arrogance. Improper parking is one manifestation of this, as it frequently makes an emergency response to a mall or business impossible. Always attempt to park evenly and correctly, regardless of the size of your vehicle. Precision is a key component of masculine elegance, whereas carelessness is the polar opposite.
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