[Car Tips] The five most common mistakes made by novice drivers
1. Ignore blind spots and don’t use turn signals
- Error description : When changing lanes or turning, not checking the rearview mirrors, blind spots, or forgetting to turn on the turn signal can easily cause danger to vehicles coming from behind or on the side.
- Suggestion : Develop the habit of "turn on the light - look in the mirror - turn your head" to predict the behavior and ensure safety.
2. Following the car too closely
- Error description : New drivers often shorten the distance between cars due to nervousness or misjudgment, and may rear-end the car because they do not have time to brake in case of an emergency.
- Recommendation : Maintain a safe distance between vehicles. The "three-second rule" is generally recommended, and the distance should be extended in rainy days.
3. Ignoring traffic signs and right of way
- Error description : Not familiar enough with traffic signs and road markings, or driving too fast, running through yellow lights, and not giving way to others with the right of way.
- Suggestion : When driving, "scan" the road surface and the signs and markings on both sides at all times, obey traffic signs, and give priority to others.
4. Unskilled operation and distraction
- Error description : Not familiar with the operation of gear shifting, lights, wipers, etc., looking for buttons while driving, or swiping the phone and chatting with passengers, causing distraction.
- Recommendation : Familiarize yourself with vehicle operation before driving, concentrate on driving, and avoid irrelevant actions.
5. Insufficient roadside parking skills
- Error description : When reversing into a garage or parking on the roadside, the angles of the vehicle body and tires are not well controlled, which can easily lead to collisions or misparking, affecting others.
- Suggestion : Practice parking more often, make good use of reversing cameras and sensors, and ask others to assist in directing when necessary.
Supplementary reminder
- Being timid or overconfident is not advisable. Keep calm and drive carefully.
- In case of emergency , deal with it decisively and don't panic.
- Keep learning , and if you encounter road conditions or signs you don’t understand, you can do more research or ask seniors for help.
