Watch 5 Driving Mistakes to Avoid

Driving expert William Van Tassel of AAA identifies five common mistakes drivers make and how these errors can be avoided.

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October 19, 2015

Watch 5 Driving Mistakes to Avoid — Photo: AAA

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Unfortunately, some drivers develop poor habits and make the same mistakes over and over without realizing it, increasing the likelihood of a crash.

What are some of the most common mistakes that drivers make?

In this video from AAA, driving expert William Van Tassel identifies five common mistakes and explains why they're so dangerous and how they can be avoided.

You may want to pass this tip along to fleet drivers as a friendly reminder.

The five mistakes are:

Failure to look far enough ahead
Failure to maintain a space cushion around your vehicle
Failure to adjust to conditions
Failure to remain focused on driving
Failure to anticipate maneuvers other drivers might make.

Topics:AAA Driver Safety Driver Safety Tips Safety Small Fleet

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