I took one of these courses a couple years back, and honestly, the instructor was so dry I thought I'd fall asleep halfway through. But weirdly enough, some of the stuff stuck with me. Like now I catch myself checking mirrors way more often and leaving extra space in traffic jams. Didn't expect that at all...
"seeing that discount kick in afterward felt like finding money in an old jacket pocket..."
Haha, nailed it. Felt exactly the same when my renewal came around.
Felt exactly the same when my renewal came around.
Had a similar experience—my instructor kept droning on about accident stats, and I thought I'd zone out completely. But now, whenever someone tailgates me, I instinctively ease off the gas... weird how that stuff sticks. Wonder if anyone else noticed unexpected habits forming afterward?
"But now, whenever someone tailgates me, I instinctively ease off the gas... weird how that stuff sticks."
Interesting, but honestly, the only habit I've picked up is double-checking my mirrors more often. Can't say easing off the gas when someone's tailgating feels intuitive to me—seems like it might annoy the other driver more and escalate things? I'd rather just move over or let them pass. Still, if this course saves me enough cash next renewal, guess it'll be worth the boredom.
Can't say easing off the gas when someone's tailgating feels intuitive to me—seems like it might annoy the other driver more and escalate things?
I get what you're saying about easing off the gas—it can feel counterintuitive, and I've had similar thoughts myself. But I think the idea behind it, at least from what I remember from the course, is to gradually increase your following distance in front, giving you more reaction time if something unexpected happens. Personally, I've noticed myself being more aware of speed limits and signage after the course. Small changes, but hey, if it keeps insurance costs down, I'm all for it.
"gradually increase your following distance in front, giving you more reaction time if something unexpected happens."
I see your point, but doesn't slowing down when someone's already tailgating just risk making them even more impatient? I've had situations where easing off the gas seemed to make the tailgater even more aggressive—flashing lights, honking, etc. Maybe a better approach is just calmly moving over when it's safe and letting them pass? Curious if anyone else finds that less stressful...
