Top Driving Mistakes
that Cause Crashes

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1. Multi-tasking While Driving

Driving Tip: When you turn the car on, turn the gadgets off. No matter how busy your day is, when you are on the road, focus on driving. Catch up on other activities later, and avoid unnecessary accidents.

2. Following Too Closely

Driving Tip: One thousand one… one thousand two… Leave a two second cushion between you and the vehicle ahead. It could save your bumper and your life. Make sure to double or triple that time when the weather is bad or the pavement is slick.


3. Failure to Yield on a Left-Hand Turn

Driving Tip: Check the flow before you go. Look at the street you are turning into to make sure no vehicles or pedestrians are in your path.


4. Incorrect Merging

Driving Tip: Yellow is for yield. Accidents often occur when you are stuck behind a driver who interprets yield as stop. Do not be the guilty party. Use the ramp as a means for merging into traffic not causing it.


5. Backing Up

Driving Tip: Look over your shoulder. Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear. Your mirrors have a margin of error; do not rely on them alone. Look over your shoulder before backing up.



                                                                                                                     Source: GMAC