COMMON MISTAKES YOU'RE MAKING WHILE DRIVING

 

Even if you have a clean record and think of yourself as a good driver, the chances are still high that a few bad habits have settled in here and there. Most people think their driving skills are above average, which can't be true considering how common crashes are. Road accidents are mainly caused by human error, so it's good to get a little refresher on what these errors are. Take a look at the most common driving mistakes on the following slides. Some might seem familiar!                                                                                             

1.COMMON MISTAKE YOURE MAKING WHILE DRIVING

Even if you have a clean record and think of yourself as a good driver,  the chances are still high that a few bad habits have settled in here and there. Most people think their driving skills are above average, which can't be true considering how common crashes are. Road accidents are mainly caused by human error, so it's good to get a little refresher on what these errors are.                                                                                                       

2.CUTTING SOMRONE OFF                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Cutting off another driver is not only bad manners, but it's also dangerous. You want to be predictable when you’re driving, so wait for a safe opening in traffic before proceeding.                                                                 

  3.DRIVING TOO CLOSE TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU                                                                      It's important to leave proper braking room behind the person in front of you. This way you're always prepared for a sudden stop. A good rule of thumb is to keep three seconds from the vehicle in front of you.                                                                                                                                                                                

4.FORGETTING TO MAKE ADJUSTMENT                                                                                                   Too many drivers don’t take advantage of the fact that seats, mirrors, and most steering wheels are adjustable. Make sure you make these adjustments for a more comfortable and safe ride.                                                

5. FORGETTING TO REMOVE THE GAS NOZZLE FROM YOUR CAR                                                  It can get stressful at the gas station when other drivers are waiting behind you. But do take a few seconds before driving away to make sure everything is in order. Don't forget to return the gas nozzle to the pump and close your gas flap.                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                                                6.FORGETTING TO TURN OFF YOUR HIGH BEAMS                                                                                          Most people use their high beams more often than needed. They should only be used in a rural area or on an empty stretch of highway, and when there are no cars in front.                                                                                   

 7.FORGETTING TO TURN OFF SIGNAL                                                                                                               Get in the habit of flipping your turn signal stalk back to neutral after completing a turn or changing lanes,so as to not confuse ther drivers.                                                                                                                         

8. FORGETTING TO TURN ON YOUR HEADLIGHTS                                                                                      Its easy to forget to flip on the headlight switch,especially when there its light outside.But they need to be on so other drivers can spot you,especially when there isnt adequete daylight on rainy or foggy days.                               

   9.If youre driving ona multi-lane section of road and turning into another,make sure you stay in your own lane.When turning right,you arent allowed to turn into the left lane,and the same rules apply when youre turning left.                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                                               10.SIGNALLING A TURN TOO EARLLY                                                                                                             Some drivers are guilty of signaling too early.Its important that youre predictable and let others know what you plan to do.Signaling too early just confusses everyone.