While it's important to brush your teeth and comb your hair, it can be very distracting while driving. These bad driving habits can cause accidents and raise your insurance rates. Here's a list of some of the worst driving habits:
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Drinking and driving
Not wearing seat belt
Texting or talking on cell phone
Speeding
Turning around to talk to passengers or yell at kids or reaching for things in the backseat
Tailgating
Eating, particularly hot drinks and messy foods like tacos
Reading, lots of people try to read directions while driving
Excessive lane changing
Road Rage
Putting on makeup, or even trying to change clothes
Not using turn signals or putting it on too late
Crossing three lanes of traffic
Going too slow in the “fast” lane - Crawling
Not paying attention to traffic or pedestrians
Ignoring traffic signs and signals
Not putting on headlights
Passing from the turning lane or shoulder
Sightseeing or gaping
Double parking
Always make sure that your auto insurance is up to date and that your ID card is in your glove compartment. Many people carry their insurance card in their wallet, but when a spouse or a friend borrows your car, they have no proof of insurance.
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