Every time you get behind the wheel of an automobile you need to be aware of all your responsibilities. Bad Driving Habits not only get you in trouble with the police and will cause you to have higher insurance premiums, but they can also be deadly. Stop taking risks when you are driving and keep everyone around you safe. The worst habits are the ones you do not think are going to cause an accident.

Talking on a Cell Phone

In most states, it is now illegal to talk on a Cell Phone while driving unless you are doing so without using your hands. Some states do not even allow hands-free cell phone use. If you are seen, you will be pulled over and you will receive a citation. This could cause problems with your Insurance Company.

Fiddling with the Radio

While it is not truly illegal, it is never a good idea to take your eyes off the road, especially if one of your hands is off the steering wheel. It only takes a second to accidentally veer into oncoming traffic. It is always best to set the radio to one station and leave it there until you are completely stopped. Listening to a bad song is better than ending up in the hospital.

Speeding

While you may truly need to be somewhere in a short amount of time, but it is never a good idea to exceed the posted speed limit. In many cases, speeding will only get you someplace much later than had you stayed at the legal limit. If you get pulled over because of how fast you were going, waiting for the police officer to give you a ticket is going to take a lot of time and make you late. If you are in an accident, you might as well not go where you were headed if you are not in a hospital. In addition to a traffic fine, your insurance premiums will go up. You can always go to court and try to get the charge removed to avoid higher insurance.

No Turn Signal

It may not seem like a big deal, but letting everyone around you know what you are going to be doing is always a good thing when driving. You can avoid many accidents by being courteous and letting others know your intentions.

Tailgating

Driving too closely to the car in front of you is just asking for trouble. Anything can happen that will have you crashing into it. You cannot see what the other driver sees and have no idea what the other driver is thinking. Make sure you stay far enough behind to safely stop should the car in front slam on the brakes.

Safe driving is everyone's responsibility. Sometimes you can end up getting a traffic ticket for a simple misunderstanding that can cause you a lot of problems with the courts or your insurance company. If you need legal representation or information, visit BobCohenLawPasadena.com to find out what you can do to keep your license and your insurance company happy.

Wendy Lynn is a freelance writer specializing in medical and insurance areas. She has worked as an RN and is currently studying to become a paralegal.