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While people falling into the over 50′s age bracket are generally regarded as some of the safest drivers on the road, reflexes can decrease with age. If you plan on driving and having car insurance over 50, it is probably a good idea to be aware of how to drive defensively to maximise your safety. It would also be a good idea to get a customised quote according to your insurance needs from a provider such as Your Cover which provides online quotes for car insurance for over 50sHere are some tips for defensive driving:? First, be aware of your level of alertness, and avoid driving if you are tired. In addition to simply feeling tired or drowsy, other signs of fatigue include an inability to concentrate and a slowed reaction time. If you start to feel exhausted on the road, simply pull over and take a hr consultants rest; usually only 15-30 minutes of rest are necessary to feel alert again. If you can, try to avoid driving between midnight and 6:00 a.m., and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. since these are the times at which people are the most fatigued.? Keep safe while backing out of driveways. Be aware of your vehicle’s blind spots, and remember that other traffic and pedestrians behind you have the right of way. If you live in an area with many small children and pets, try to have someone monitor you backing out to avoid accidents.? Check mirrors before looking at your blind spots, and if you are merging in an area near cyclists or pedestrians, make sure to check your blind spots twice before turning or changing lanes.? Make sure to slow down when approaching roundabouts, and yield to any traffic already in the roundabout.