Are You Making These Risky Driving Mistakes Without Realizing?
Driving is something most of us do daily, so much so that it becomes second nature. Familiarity breeds carelessness, and even the most experience driver sometimes makes a mistake without realizing just how risky that is. Those small habits or oversights could very well endanger you, your passengers, and other road users. Here are some drives that are common in our day-to-day lives but may put our lives in danger if we go on with them without a second thought. 1. Rolling Through Stop Signs Rolling through stop signs is a common occurrence. The driver approaches the stop sign, slows down but does not come to a complete halt before proceeding. The so-called rolling stop is illegal and also dangerous; a full stop helps assess cross traffic and pedestrians and cyclists who may be less visible. 2. Driving Too Close to the Car in Front (tailgating) A number of drivers tend to underestimate distance needed to stop safely. Driver following too close gives him ...