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Which things severely impair your driving skills?
I’m trying to become a safer driver, but I just got my license a few months ago. While I drive defensively, I also want to know about things I should avoid. What things impair your driving skills the most?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Some of the things that severely impair your driving skills include:
- Driving under the influence, as it lowers your reaction time and alters your perception
- Road rage
- Following too closely or tailgating
- Distracted driving, such as texting, fiddling with the radio, or talking on the phone
- Driving at night
- Driving in inclement weather
- Eating
- Putting on makeup
- Rubbernecking
- Driving too fast for conditions or driving over the speed limit
The good news is that most of these impairments are easily fixable. By remaining calm, limiting distractions, or taking an Uber after drinking, you can avoid any driving incidents.
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