The pressure of being late is something that is familiar to all of us. You are ten minutes late to work and feel you need to make up for some time while you are driving. You are now driving with a heavy foot and are multi-tasking by catching up on some phone calls that you need to make. This situation is not safe. We all fall victim to these common driving mistakes. However, we need to be aware when we are making these dangerous mistakes that lead to accidents and calls to our roadside assistance program.

One dangerous driving mistake that motorists often make is pushing buttons on the dashboard while driving. In fact, car companies often find themselves dealing with lawyers when they develop complex dashboards that come equipped with navigation, stereos, and climate gauges. Playing with these devices while driving is one of the top causes for car accidents.

Approximately 56% of fatal car accidents are a result of aggressive driving. Aggressive driving includes speeding, making improper lane changes, running red lights and stop signs, and tailgating. Many motorists admit to making these mistakes even though they do not like it when other motorists make these very same mistakes.

In addition, mobile devices are a huge temptation for almost every driver, especially a teenage driver. This includes smart phones and mp3 players. It is smart to make calls and texts and set up all of your music before you start to drive. These devices are also one of the top causes for accidents that are often fatal.

We have all had moments where we made these common driving mistakes. However, if we are more aware of when we are making these mistakes and stop ourselves from repeating them, we can all avoid accidents and the need to make calls for roadside assistance. Safety should be your number one concern while out driving on the road.