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Top Driving Mistakes that Cause Crashes
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're on the road, focus only on
driving. Catch up on other activities later and you'll 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 that 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. Don't 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. Don't rely
mirrors alone. Look over your shoulder before backing up.
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