3. Being Consistent

• It is not a mistake a driver makes; it is about not being on the road enough. Many take one lesson every week and do not bother to turn up for weeks. Longer breaks can cause you to mix up the information your instructor provided. And you may have trouble remembering the rules once you take the wheel.

• The saying, “Practice makes perfect,” is true in driving. Taking consistent lessons will help you learn to drive faster and more efficiently.

4. Driving too Slowly

• Going fast is dangerous, but so is driving at a slow speed. Drivers around you may feel held up and start tailgating, beeping horns, and worse, pulling into the lanes to get ahead of you. Studies reveal that almost half the drivers are likely to overtake a slower vehicle on a fast route.

• It is understandable why you would want to go slow as a learner. However, it can become a habit over time. Observing the other vehicles on the road and driving at the same speed is wise to avoid mishaps.

5. Parking

• Parking your car very close to another, neglecting parking signs, and ignoring blind spots, are only a few parking mistakes. However, these minor and seemingly noharm-done mistakes can lead to severe violations and damages that will be heavy on your pockets.

• Parking is among the dreaded parts of driving. Learning to reverse and parallel parking may be hard but not impossible. The main factors to heed when parking are to not run over the curb or hit other vehicles. Learn to read the road conditions, be attentive and aware, and keep practicing, and you will undoubtedly master the skill.

6. Disregarding Basic Driving Rules

• Almost everyone knows the primary road rules, such as traffic lights, zebra crossing, proper use of high beams, etc. Sadly, many learners forget to pay attention to them and focus on more complex tasks. Ignoring traffic lights is as much a violation as it is a mistake. Similarly, it is wise to stop at pedestrian crossings to let others pass.

• While many people choose to neglect the rules, some read them wrong. It leads to reckless and hurried driving and increases the chances of road crashes and accidents. These signs enable an orderly flow of traffic on highways; hence, adhering to them is the obligation of every driver.