Attila Says and Other Driving Tips

Driving tips from Professionals

“Always watch out for the other drivers. Never assume anything about anyone. Don’t assume the other drivers see you.”

Robert, a Miami-Dade Transit Bus Driver. On Wednesday, November 16, 2005, Robert offered me that wisdom about driving:

Meanwhile, here are other bits of advice from Attila, the maven driving instructor featured in The God of Driving by Amy Fine Collins.



ATTILA SAYS:

1. “The average car has twelve blind spots.”

2. About the head restraint: “If it’s not in the right position, you can injure your neck if you’re rear-ended. Make sure it’s at ear level—neither too high or too low.”

3. Hands on the steering wheel: “They should be at nine’o clock and three o’clock.”


Attila says and (my paraphrase): For cars w/o airbags, it’s best to leave your hands at two o’clock and ten o’clock …But:

“…if G-d forbid, an airbag is deployed, [the 2:00/10:00 hand position] could send your knuckles flying into your face at over 200 miles per hour.”


Hey Attila: Where ever you are, thanks for the advice!
And Amy: Thanks for bringing him (and your phobias) to the page
Avi: Thanks for getting the book.

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