Ten Common Driving Errors
According to the Canadian Safety Council, ten common driving errors cause most accidents. They are:
- Not checking traffic before pulling out.
- Failing to signal.
- Passing without checking for traffic in the passing lane.
- Pulling from the curb without checking for oncoming cars.
- Driving at excessive speeds.
- Inattentiveness.
- Distraction inside the vehicle, such as loud music or eating while driving.
- Inadequate defensive driving techniques.
- Making incorrect assumptions about other drivers.
- Tailgating.





