Distracted Driver survivalists learn many techniques to keep them alive on roads and highways. Today’s distracted driver survival tip is a basic skill that every rider should know: Prepare for Stupid.

Distracted drivers are completely oblivious to the world around them, so don’t expect them to be smart enough to stop at a red light, to yield when entering an on-ramp, to check their mirrors before changing lanes, to look both ways before crossing the street, or to even notice that a traffic jam has caused other vehicles to come to a stop.

Never underestimate the stupidity of the distracted driver… or any driver for that matter. Always be in hyper-alert mode. Always have escape route planned, and always be ready to break or swerve to avoid a collision.

Tune in next week for another Distracted Driver Survival Tip of the Day.