Five high risk driving behaviours

Accidents happen. Fact. But there comes a time when people need to take responsibility and realise that sometimes it’s not always the other person fault. There are many things that contribute to a crash – from someone not having enough sleep, or someone speeding down the motorway in poor driving conditions.

Below are a list of five high risk behaviours that drivers need to be careful of!

Driver fatigue

Long shifts that drag into the night, short sleeps and being unable or reluctant to take a break can all contribute to fatigue and increase crash risk.

Speeding

Driving too fast is a main contributing factor for work-related crashes. There is a positive relationship between increased vehicle speeds and injury severity with excessive speed being a predictor of fatal crash involvement.

Time pressure

A combination of issues, including personality, motivation and organisational influences can make a driver feel pressured for time and increase risk taking and crash involvement rates.

Distractions

A wide range of distractions, inside and outside the vehicle can greatly increase the risk of crash involvement. This includes ‘internal’ distractions such as thinking about work while driving

Mobile Phones

Using mobile devices whilst driving, whether hand-held or hands-free is a major factor in collision risk.