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\nSix of the most common bad driving habits among Irish road users<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If you hold a full licence, you\u2019ll recognise this feeling; you\u2019ve passed your test and are now a fully-fledged driver! You\u2019re about to thoroughly enjoy the drive home, but seeing as how you\u2019ve passed the test, there\u2019s no need to be such<\/em> a perfect driver\u2026 maybe you\u2019ll let your hands slip from ten and two, to eight and four\u2026 or six and nothing. Maybe you\u2019ll stop a tad too close to the car in front, or maybe you\u2019ll check your mirrors less often, because hey, you\u2019ve already passed the big test. And that\u2019s how the bad habits begin for any young driver.<\/p>\n

Keeping an eye on the bad habits we form over time is crucial for keeping our roads safe, and will make you a better driver too. Here are six of the most common bad driving habits among Irish road users.Control of the wheel<\/p>\n

Control of the wheel<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This bad habit comes in many guises, from crossing your arms over when taking sharp turns to steering with the heel of your hand. Remember to feed the wheel when steering and always keep both hands in position.<\/p>\n

Stopping too close to other cars<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Bumper to bumper traffic is a phrase that should not be taken literally. Remember, make sure you can see the tarmac so you know you\u2019re leaving enough room between you and the car in front when stopped in traffic.<\/p>\n

Checking mirrors<\/strong><\/h4>\n

They say change starts with the man in the mirror, and in this case that\u2019s you! All too often, people don\u2019t check their mirrors before driving off, only to discover when it\u2019s too late and they\u2019re in the wrong position. Remember to always check your mirrors before driving off, pulling out, or merging with another lane of traffic.<\/p>\n

Indicating<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Indicating is not an optional, customary gesture that entitles us to change lanes without regard for fellow road users. Remember to check your mirror, then<\/em> indicate, and only when you can see the manoeuvre is safe, move into position.<\/p>\n

Road rage<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You may be feeling enraged by the bad habits of other drivers, but road rage shouldn\u2019t be our go to response. Remember that mistakes happen, and getting angry won\u2019t get you there any faster.<\/p>\n

Driving distracted<\/strong><\/h4>\n

We should all be aware by now of how dangerous it is to use your phone while driving, but the fact remains it\u2019s difficult to ignore the intriguing \u2018beep beep\u2019 of a Whatsapp message, especially when you\u2019re stuck in traffic and the plans aren\u2019t yet finalised for tonight. Remember, it\u2019s not worth taking your attention off the road when driving, or when sitting in traffic.<\/p>\n

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Liberty Insurance reward safe driving. Find out more about their current offers or get a car insurance<\/a> quote in as little as two minutes.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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9th May, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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