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Most common driving mistakes

Your car isn’t just a passenger vehicle; it can turn to a killing machine if handled carelessly. Cars do come with a host of safety features to protect the driver, passengers, or pedestrians in accidents; but this does not mean cars can be handled anyhow.

Gone are the days when even the introduction of windshield wipers and later radio was viewed as luxury that would only make the driver lazy or distracted. Today, it’s not uncommon to seen motorists talking on cell phones, playing a CD or audio system, watching a TV program, or having a snack while behind the wheels.

A many number of accidents happen due to simple mistakes such as – inattention/ distractions, taking hands off the steering wheels, or not noticing the vehicles coming from the rear. The reason for such mistakes is: taking driving for granted as an easy process that requires no concentration.

Attention is the key word for safe driving. The driver should ensure that he gives full attention to driving rather than distractions. Driving in bad weather requires some extra caution. Driving at high speeds when it’s raining hard or in snow can be dangerous, which motorists often ignore. In such extreme conditions, visibility is poor and traction is reduced meaning the car requires greater time to stop which may result in collision. According to estimates, cars take about 2-6 seconds to stop in dry weather. But the stopping time extends to 8-9 seconds in harsh weather conditions. In such conditions, following a vehicle too closely may also result in an accident.


Another common mistake is to lose focus. Despite having a rear-view mirror drivers tend to turn their heads to look at the rear of the car. This common mistake causes the driver to lose focus and hit a vehicle that may have suddenly braked in front.

Being behind the wheels does not necessarily mean that you have the right to maneuver as per whims and fancies. Slower moving vehicles (on Left) should yield to faster moving vehicles (on Right). Pedestrians have the right to crosswalk. Motorists should make it a point to slow down at crosswalks and avoid honking at pedestrians. However, this is more etiquette than safety precautions.

Common mistakes that motorists commit on a daily basis can result in disabilities and deaths. Concentration while driving will make everyone’s journey safe and will avoid almost 93 percent of the accidents taking place in India today.