Staying mindful, attentive, and focused on the road is critical to avoiding accidents, but driving defensively will take your safety to a whole new level. We’ve compiled a few defensive driving tips to help you avoid accidents and have a more pleasant driving experience. Mirrors and Seat – A full view around your car is critical to defensive driving. Adjusting your mirrors and seat are things we’re taught to do the moment we get behind the wheel, so it’s still important to practice this habit. Adjusting your seat and mirrors on the road is distracting and can lead to an accident. Keep Your Hands on the Wheel – You might be good at driving with one hand on the wheel while the other changes the radio station or holds a shopping list. However, this habit makes it hard to keep your full …… ( more )