It’s not uncommon to find yourself out on the road under less than desirable conditions, both physically and mentally. You’ve had a tough day, you’re tired, you have worries on your mind. The car is making weird noises. Every driver next to you or in front of you is a potential irritant. This all could lead to driving mistakes.
This is particularly the case with teenage drivers, who have not yet the full cognitive or emotional abilities to cope with many challenges facing them as they drive.
But for safety’s sake, driving should be anything but common. Personal injury from driver error, or from the weather or an unsafe vehicle, can lead to a lifetime of health issues. All drivers should review the most common driving mistakes so as not to take anything for granted. In addition, it is especially important for teens to get into the habit of knowing when it is safe to drive and when it isn’t.
Here’s are the top 12 most common mistakes drivers make on Fort Lauderdale’s roads:
- Drinking and driving
- Not wearing a safety belt
- Failing to pay attention
- Distractions inside the vehicle
- Driving while drowsy
- Driving aggressively
- Making assumptions about another driver’s intentions
- Speeding
- Driving while upset
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Tailgating; not leaving enough room between vehicles
- Ignoring essential auto maintenance
While many of these mistakes are against the law, such as speeding and drinking and driving, many more, such as driving while drowsy, do not fall under their own category, but could be considered careless and/or reckless driving. After the accident occurs is too late to consider what could have been done to prevent it.
Reviewing safe driving measures with teens will also help adults to better understand Florida’s driving laws. A personal injury litigation attorney in Fort Lauderdale will help you to navigate through the nuances of the law to get the fairest settlement for your circumstance – but safe navigation on the roads should always come first.
