As the saying goes, people could become creatures of habit. Drivers may fall into routine habits when they get behind the wheel, and that might not be a good thing. A driver might forget to put lights on at night, which may lead to an accident. Sometimes, drivers could be lucky enough to avoid accidents despite their less-than-beneficial habits. Luck might run out one day or evening on a Colorado road, so breaking terrible driving habits seems advisable.
Distractions, unnecessary behaviors, and driving drowsy
Drinking a cup of coffee while driving may cause more accidents than people realize. Even a “vehicle-friendly” cup presents concerns. Drinking or eating while driving requires taking a hand off the wheel and, possibly, some attention. Spilling hot coffee on one’s lap might create enough of a shock to cause a crash.
Texting and talking on the phone, despite all the awareness raised about the dangers, remains a bad habit among many drivers. The distracted don’t necessarily end when using a “hands-free” system to engage a phone. The same may be true when fiddling with other tech or navigation apps. Remember, only a slight distraction might result in an accident.
Driving while drowsy could be just as bad. Someone who feels sleepy may wish to avoid taking to the road. Drowsiness affects alertness, and there may be a chance the driver falls asleep. Prescription or illegal drug use could make someone drowsy, as well.
Negligent driving behaviors behind the wheel
Drivers who flaunt traffic laws put themselves and others at risk. Speeding, reckless driving, tailgating, and cutting other vehicles off might do more than generate near misses. A car could end up in a fatal crash.
Intoxicated drivers kill many people on roads throughout the United States. Even if no accident occurs, a drunk driver may lose his/her license, receive a hefty fine, or go to jail.
Motor vehicle accidents resulting from bad driving habits could cause harm to occupants of other vehicles. Victims of a crash that was caused by such a negligent driver might find it advisable to have the assistance of an attorney when seeking compensation for medical bills and other losses.