The Most Overlooked Driving Mistakes That Increase Accident Risk
Most of us like to think we’re good drivers. We follow the speed limit, wear our seat-belts, and stay off our phones (most of the time). But even the most responsible drivers can fall into risky habits without realizing it. These seemingly harmless mistakes can increase your chances of an accident—sometimes dramatically. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most overlooked driving mistakes that could be putting you and others in danger. 1. Rolling Through Stop Signs It might feel harmless to slow down instead of coming to a full stop—especially when no one else seems to be around. But failing to fully stop at stop signs is a traffic violation and one of the most common causes of accidents at intersections. Rolling stops can result in collisions with oncoming traffic, cyclists, or pedestrians who assume you’re stopping. Safe habit: Come to a complete stop, look both ways, and double-check for pedestrians and cyclists before proceeding. 2. Not Using Turn Signals Forgetting—or...