Top 10 Driving Mistakes

On May 27, 2003, the newly formed coalition "Drive for Life: The National Safe Driving Test & Initiative" cited the following as the 10 most common driving mistakes:

• Failing to pay attention -- "zoning out"
• Driving while drowsy
• Failing to adjust weather conditions
• Driving aggressively
• Making assumptions about other drivers' intentions
• Speeding
• Changing lanes without checking blind spots and mirrors
• Driving while upset
• Ignoring essential auto maintenance

For more on the initiative, or to take the Safe Driving Test, visit the web site at [1].