Niterra teaches how to reinforce defensive driving to increase traffic safety

Company points out that the main factor that must be taken into account is the preventive maintenance of the vehicle

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São Paulo, June 2023 - According to Denatran (National Traffic Department), Defensive driving is the form of driving that allows the early recognition of dangerous situations and the prediction of what may happen to the driver, Passengers, vehicles and users on the road. In this context, Niterra, Japanese multinational owner of the NGK and NTK brands and specialist in components for ignition systems, stresses the importance of anticipating potential risk situations for more efficient road safety.

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"First of all, It is essential that the vehicle is in full condition of use, responding promptly to drivers' actions. In this respect, The main factor that must be taken into account is the preventive maintenance of the automobile.", afirma Hiromori Mori, Technical Assistance Consultant at Niterra do Brasil. According to the expert, In addition to the knowledge of traffic rules and laws there are two other points that the driver needs to master:

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• Ability to handle the car: can be acquired with constant practice. That is why, The driver should avoid going too long without handling his vehicle;

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• Basic knowledge of mechanics: the car maintenance plan and checking for items such as engine oil level, coolant, Lights and tire calibration can be performed quickly and easily by the user himself.

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Defensive vs. preventive driving

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Preventive driving is a set of measures in which the driver avoids possible undesirable situations. "In this case, for example, He can opt for a safer route or stay at speeds compatible with the road to get rid of accidents.". Defensive driving is a set of measures that aim to reduce damage or impacts of a risk situation when the driver is already within this scenario. "If we don't choose a route well and enter a more dangerous region, The ideal is to keep an eye on the movements of other vehicles and pedestrians.", advises Mori.

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Active and passive safety

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Currently the vehicles have several systems, divided into active and passive safety, which aim to minimise the damage of a possible accident. Active safety tries to prevent a possible risk situation and includes devices such as the ABS brake system, speed controllers, autonomous braking system and stability control. Passive safety, in its turn, Reduces damage, in case a collision happens, through the use of seat belts, airbag system and body deformation control. "The most modern vehicles have a number of active and passive safety devices, being much safer for users than an older vehicle.", there is a tendency to greater wear”.

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Tips 09to avoid risk situations

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One of the main issues involving public safety in Brazil is the moment of entry and exit of the occupants of a vehicle. Some precautions can help to escape these risky situations:

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• Not standing still inside an automobile for a long time;
• If possible, stop in garages or parking lots;
• Quickly embark and disembark from the vehicle;
• Keep the vehicle in good condition, because problems with the starting system increase the time the driver will be exposed.

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Mori points out that the maintenance of the ignition system is essential for the safety of vehicle users. "It goes from a reduction in engine start time to the prevention of malfunctions that can expose drivers and passengers to complicated situations on a road."

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According to Mori, Niterra is a company that cares about the safety of customers. "For developing high-tech products at a competitive price, Our brand is an excellent option for the maintenance of our car park", Mori explains.

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As for training, The company always addresses topics such as preventive maintenance, Diagnostics and operating principles to train the existing workforce in the market.