5 Common Driving Mistakes To Avoid

Did you know there are approximately 17,000 automobile accidents in the U.S. every day? While some of these are

minor fender-benders, others are more serious and even life-threatening. Many of these accidents are caused from

simple mistakes drivers make behind the wheel, leaving themselves and other motorists vulnerable to injury. Keep

reading to learn 5 of the most common driving mistakes.

Mistake #1) Talking on a Cell Phone

I think we’ve all been guilty of talking on our cellphones while driving. This may not seem like an issue, but studies

show that using your cellphone beyond the wheel is nearly as dangerous as drinking and driving. If you need to make

a phone call, pull over for a couple of minutes.

Mistake #2) Texting While Driving

Of course, texting is another serious driving mistake that far to many people make, especially the younger generation.

We’re seeing more and more television and radio commercials bringing the dangers of texting while driving into

focus. When you’re forced to look down at the small screen on your smartphone, you’ll naturally become distracted.

And it only takes a split second of distraction to cause an accident.

Mistake #3) Over Correcting Errors

A third driving mistake is over correcting errors. So, what does this mean exactly? Over correcting errors could be

something like jerking your steering wheel hard to the left when your car begins to veer off to the right shoulder.

Byover correcting, you could send your car flying uncontrollably into the oncoming lane of traffic. Make corrections

slow and steady to ensure this doesn’t happen to you.

Mistake #4) Driving Uninsured

Driving around without auto insurance is like playing a game of Russian Roulette; sure, you may get to your

destination without any problems the first couple of times, but it will eventually catch up you. Whether you get into an

accident or notice blue lights catching up to you in your rear view mirror, driving without insurance is both careless

and illegal. The truth is that most people don’t realize just how inexpensive auto insurance is nowadays. Even if

you’re on a tight week-to-week budget, there are plenty of options to keep you legal on the roads.

Mistake #5) Not Maintaining Vehicle

A fifth mistake that far too many drivers make is not properly maintaining their vehicle. They continue to get behind

the wheel day-after-day without taking the time to change the oil, check the air pressure in the tires, check coolant

levels, etc. Driving around in a vehicle that needs maintenance will only increase your chances of getting into an

accident.