Getting behind the wheel and driving around your neighborhood can be both thrilling and terrifying. A major highway’s increased speed and traffic can present a whole new set of challenges.

A highway is often the quickest and most efficient way to travel from one location to another. Driving on an expressway can be both safe and enjoyable if you have the right knowledge and experience. These simple tips will help you reduce the dangers of highway driving.

Give it a fast read and make a note of the important points. Then hop aboard, fasten your seatbelts, adjust your mirrors, and enjoy the journey.

Maintain A Safe Distance.

As you learn the ins and outs of driving, you will notice that one thing all drivers agree on is that traffic is a pain. Stop-and-go traffic is common on major highways. To prevent colliding with the car in front of them, drivers must adapt to keep an eye out for unexpected stops and starts.

Rear-end collisions account for more than one-fourth of all car deaths, according to estimates. In most instances, the blame falls on the driver of the car in the rear.

Keep two or three car lengths between you and the vehicle in front of you to prevent unnecessary accidents, costs, and (God forbids) injuries. Even in poor weather, it gives you plenty of time to respond if the driver in front of you unexpectedly comes to a halt.

Adjust Those Mirrors

Even before getting on the lane, drivers can change their rearview and side mirrors to ensure the optimum view of vehicles approaching from either side. When there are up to four lanes of cars competing for position at the front of the pack, a car’s mirrors are essential for changing lanes.

Change each side mirror so that you can see the entire side of your vehicle without having to crane your neck. A good view of what’s behind the car should be available in the rearview mirror. The side and rear-view mirrors, when used together, can give you a good view of almost everything around you.

When changing lanes, an approaching vehicle can end up in your blind spot, resulting in a collision. Check your mirrors, turn on your signal, and glance over your left shoulder and behind you to see if any cars are approaching before moving to the next lane.

Maintain A Consistent Speed.

Keep up with traffic flow as much as possible, only switching to the leftmost lane to pass another car. Of course, this isn’t always the case. Stop-and-go traffic and cars bouncing in and out of lanes are common sights on the highway.

Set your cruise control or aim to keep your RPMs at the same pace if traffic is steady and you’re within the speed limit to avoid unconsciously developing a lead foot.

Put Your Phone Down

Every day, distracted driving causes many crashes and fatalities. Cell phone use reduces a driver’s ability to concentrate and slows down the natural reaction time. As a result, most big cities levy hefty fines on drivers who are caught using their cell phones.

Silence your phone before getting behind the wheel to prevent a call, text, or email from diverting your attention away from the lane.