Top 10 mistakes that learner drivers make

For any new driver, the learning process can be quite intimidating yet so exciting too. Obtaining your driving license once you’ve had lessons from a professional school is an important point in anyone’s life. You may now feel that you are ready to get onto the road and tackle anything that may cross your path, but there are 10 important things that you should be aware of that lead to accidents and even death.

1. It is sad to note that a large portion of road accidents have been associated with driving and drinking. It accounts for 40% of on road deaths per year out of which 60% is related to youngsters aged between 16-24 years because of a lack of judgment. The solution is very simple though, when driving cast out drinking.
2. Car accidents have been on the rise due to mobile use whilst driving; there has been the implementation of new laws restricting mobile use during driving even when it comes to sending a simple text. If you have to use your mobile, pull over and do it or wait to get to your destination to do so.
3. Many people die on the roads as a result of aggression or disputes with other road users. It has been shown in studies that many people tend to fight back when they get into disputes on the road but truth is such situations can take the life of people and so the best thing is to simply be an adult and ignore them.
4. A car seat is of primordial importance for a child; it has been seen that car accidents are the leading cause of child death aged between 2-14 years and the cause behind injuries of children aged between 0-2 years. Your child is a priority while driving so make sure to get them in a car seat before starting off.
5. Though obvious, this simple fact is often not considered; 15% of car crashes is due to speeding with 35% consisting of fatal crashes. When you drive fast, you have less reaction time both for yourself and other road users and the scenario is even worse under uncommon conditions as is reflected in statistics. Drive slowly especially in dangerous situations.
6. 20% of car accidents have been due to bad weather conditions so to be on the safe side, always drive slowly and patiently when in such situations.
7. It is important to get an eye test before renewing your driving license so as to make sure that you can clearly see what is happening on the road and know how to react as such. Get your eyes regularly checked if you have to wear glasses.
8. A seat belt is of utmost importance whilst driving and it has been seen that at least 5,000 deaths are due to people not wearing their seat belts per year. Be responsible and wear yours.
9. You can get lessons from a defensive driving school if you have to learn how not to over steer in dangerous situations.
10. Driving when tired can be very dangerous as the person cannot concentrate fully on the road. Switch drivers every couple of hours or practice driver revival techniques to make sure that you can do it.

You have seen the main factors that can lead to accidents, now you can discuss them with your friends, family or even driving instructor to know more about the subject.