Introduction
Driving a car is one of the most dangerous activities you can do. In 2017, 37,461 people died in motor vehicle accidents in the United States alone. That’s about 102 deaths per day, or one death every 11 minutes. And this doesn’t even include all of the people who were injured or disabled by their accidents! The good news is that there are ways to reduce your risk of crashing into another vehicle or pedestrian while driving—and knowing what makes bad drivers bad can help keep you out of trouble on the road.
Do you leave the parking garage without checking to see if someone is in your blind spot?
Checking your blind spot before changing lanes is an important driving habit. If you don’t check, it’s easy to get into an accident. If a car is in your blind spot and they try to change lanes at the same time that you do, there could be an accident. You need to look over your shoulder before changing lanes so that no one else does something stupid like this!
Do you regularly drive over the speed limit?
If you regularly speed, then it is likely that you are a bad driver. Speeding can be dangerous, especially if you are driving too fast for the conditions. Although it’s illegal to drive over the speed limit and doing so will get you in trouble with the law, speeding is also costly if caught by police as fines can be expensive and points on your license may result in higher insurance premiums.
Have you ever driven a vehicle while intoxicated?
- Have you ever driven a vehicle while intoxicated?
If the answer to this question is yes, then it’s time for some serious reflection. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal and dangerous for everyone involved. If you answered yes because someone else was driving your car and you were in the passenger seat, that’s still not an excuse for getting behind the wheel when drunk (or even buzzed). Alcohol impairs judgment and reaction time–a fact that many people forget until they’re involved in an accident or arrest due to DUI charges.*
Do you honk your horn excessively when someone else doesn’t do what you want fast enough?
Honking the horn is an extremely rude thing to do. It’s also dangerous and can cause accidents. Honking your horn is not a good way to communicate with other drivers, especially if you are frustrated with them or their driving habits.
- Don’t honk just because someone else isn’t going fast enough for you.
- Don’t use your horn as an expression of anger or frustration when someone else doesn’t do what you want quickly enough–or at all! If someone doesn’t see that there’s traffic ahead of them and slows down too much, don’t honk at them as if they were an idiot; instead try tapping on their window so they know there’s a problem up ahead (and maybe drive defensively).
- Don’t use your car horn excessively just because it makes noise and feels good inside your car (I’m guilty).
Are you always late for things because you have to stop and fill up on fuel, pick up passengers or deal with some other issue related to your car’s operation?
If you are always late, it may be because of your bad driving habits. Here are some things to consider:
- Did you plan ahead? If so, did you make sure that everything was ready for the trip? Did you check the gas level? Did someone else need to use the car before or after your trip? Is there enough time for all these tasks and still get where you need to go on time?
- If not, then why not! It’s important to take responsibility for our actions and learn from mistakes so we don’t repeat them again in future situations where being late can cause problems.
Do you routinely forget where you parked your car?
One of the biggest mistakes that people make when they’re driving is forgetting where they parked their car. This can be a problem if you’re in a large lot with multiple levels and it’s hard to remember which level your car was on.
It’s best to write down where you park, or take a picture of the spot before getting out of the vehicle. If possible, try remembering some landmarks near where you parked so that when looking for your car later on, those landmarks will help jog your memory as well as give some clues as to where exactly in relation to them your vehicle is located (e.g., “there was this tall tree next to me”). Also think about what street number or name would be helpful for finding out exactly which row/column/section number corresponds with yours (“I’m pretty sure my car was on row C3”).
Knowing what drives bad drivers will help you avoid those mistakes when driving.
Knowing what drives bad drivers will help you avoid those mistakes when driving.
You can’t fix something until you know what’s wrong with it, and the same goes for driving. You can’t improve something until you know what’s wrong with it, and if you want to be a good driver, then it’s important that your knowledge of bad driving habits is as strong as possible so that you can avoid falling into these traps yourself.
Conclusion
If you’re a bad driver, then you can use this information to improve your driving. If not, then it’s time to check out our blog on how to avoid accidents and keep your car in top condition at all times! You can even opt for driving lessons in Malden to develop good driving habits.
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