Avoid These Common Mistakes While Driving Your Car

Even the most experienced drivers can find themselves in trouble when they start to carelessly make assumptions about what other drivers are doing on the road. This can distract drivers, causing them to make poor driving decisions because they're frustrated or impatient, or potentially not paying attention. It’s easy to fall into these traps, but make sure you’re avoiding these common driving mistakes when you’re behind the wheel of your car.

Tailgating

Tailgating, or following another vehicle too closely, is one of the most common driving mistakes. It's also one of the most dangerous, as it can lead to rear-end collisions. If you're tailgating, back off and put more space between yourself and the car in front of you. At the very least, enough space to fit another car, more so on faster roads. 

A good tip is to leave one car length between yourself and the car in front of you for every 15 kilometers an hour you are driving. This will give you enough time to react should something happen to the car in front of you and help you avoid an accident.

Not Yielding Properly

Not yielding the right of way is another common driving mistake. This can happen when you're turning at an intersection or merging onto a highway. Be sure to yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before proceeding, especially if traffic is traveling faster than you. 

Speeding

Speeding is probably one of the most common - and most dangerous - driving mistakes. Not only does it put you at risk of getting a ticket, but it also increases your chances of being involved in an accident. Slow down and obey the posted speed limit.

Defensive driving and avoiding common, dangerous, driving mistakes is an essential part of being a commuter. Make sure you educate yourself on best driving practices, and if you’re looking to upgrade your vehicle for something with better safety features, stop by Open Road Outlet in West Saint Paul, MB. We’ll help you find exactly what you need. We also serve those in Steinbach and all those in Saskatchewan.