- Distracted driving: This includes anything that takes your attention away from driving, such as talking on the phone, texting, eating, or adjusting the radio.
- Speeding: Driving too fast for conditions is a major contributing factor to motor vehicle collisions.
- Following too closely: This can make it difficult to stop in time if the vehicle in front of you brakes suddenly.
- Failure to yield: This includes not yielding to pedestrians, other vehicles, or traffic signs and signals.
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs: Alcohol and drugs can impair your judgment and reaction time, making you more likely to cause a collision.
- Drowsy driving: Driving when you are tired can make it difficult to stay focused and alert, which can increase your risk of a collision.
In addition to human error, other factors can also contribute to motor vehicle collisions, such as adverse weather conditions, poor road conditions, and vehicle defects.
