How to drive like a Chauffeur

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HOW TO DRIVE LIKE A CHAUFFEUR

• OPERATIONS PRO
• USMAN

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7 PRO TIPS TO DRIVE LIKE A CHAUFFEUR

• Want to improve your driving skills? Would you
  like to stay cool, calm and collected like a
  professional chauffeur when you drive?
  Unflustered, unhurried and always on time?Would
  you like to say goodbye to road rage and learn
  how to keep your passengers happy?

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Plan the route

• Before heading off to somewhere unfamiliar, you
  need to research your route. Develop a clear
  sense of where you are going before you set off.
  This includes car parking spots. And even the
  entrance to the pickup and drop-off locations.
  Many hotels, restaurants and airports will offer
  driving directions on their website. Google Maps
  Street View is great for research. Even noting
  the colour of the clients front door can be
  useful. Devise a backup route in case of the
  unexpected. In a Telegraph survey the most cited
  cause of risky driving is getting lost. The
  survey shows that distracted drivers are by no
  means safe drivers

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Give yourself time

• Our chauffeurs are never late. They allow plenty
  of time before their pickups. Adding some extra
  margin to the pickup time you help avoid getting
  stressed. By setting off earlier, you allow for
  stuff to happen such as heavy traffic or
  unforeseen road closures. Stuff happens. Leave
  early.

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Drive smoothly

• Erratic driving is as bad for the environment as
  it is for the passengers. Erratic driving will
  use more fuel and also increase wear and tear to
  the vehicle. Passengers dont have a steering
  wheel to hold on to and perceive g-forces more
  than the driver. So how do you drive smoothly?
  Anticipating the road ahead will help your
  driving to become smoother. If there is a queue
  ahead you could start easing off the accelerator
  earlier, reducing both the amount of braking and
  fuel required. And making the deceleration
  smoother.

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Be patient

• Erratic driving is as bad for the environment as
  it is for the passengers. Erratic driving will
  use more fuel and also increase wear and tear to
  the vehicle. Passengers dont have a steering
  wheel to hold on to and perceive g-forces more
  than the driver. So how do you drive smoothly?
  Anticipating the road ahead will help your
  driving to become smoother. If there is a queue
  ahead you could start easing off the accelerator
  earlier, reducing both the amount of braking and
  fuel required. And making the deceleration
  smoother.

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Know your vehicle

• Make sure you have enough fuel. Except for longer
  trips it is unacceptable to stop for fuel with
  the passenger onboard. Know how to control the
  climate of the vehicle. How to adjust seats and
  pull down armrests. Know how to operate the in
  car entertainment system. The more proficient you
  are will make your passengers more comfortable.
  It also helps make you safer too. As will keeping
  the vehicle well maintained and serviced. Make
  sure all fluid levels are checked, tyre pressure
  and tread depth, as well as lights and indicators
  are correct and functioning.