Driving is not just turning the steering wheel and stepping on the pedals. Every little habit you repeat while driving affects your safety, fuel consumption, and the lifespan of your vehicle.
The problem is that most drivers think they’re doing it right… when in reality you are damaging your own car without realizing it.

Here are the five most common driving mistakes and the right way to avoid them.

1. Use your mirrors as if they were a mirror

Many drivers adjust the side mirrors to see their own car. This creates huge blind spots where motorcycles, cars, or cyclists can hide.

The right way

Mirrors should show the street, not your vehicle.
Adjust each mirror until only a small part of the door is visible.
The less you see your car, the more you’ll see the actual traffic.

This drastically reduces blind spots and prevents accidents when changing lanes.

2. Holding the steering wheel incorrectly

The classic “10 and 2” position is no longer safe in modern cars.
Neither is driving with one hand or crossing your arms.

The right way

The hands should go at 3:9 o’clock.

To turn:

• A hand pushes
• The Other Strip
• Never cross your arms
• Never put your hand inside the steering wheel

This gives you:

• Greater control
• Faster reactions
• Less risk if the airbag is activated

3. Passing donkey backs and potholes while braking

This is one of the errors that most destroys suspension.

When you brake right over the obstacle, the weight of the car goes forward and the suspension takes the full hit.

The right technique

1. Slow down sooner
2. Just before the spine or bump, release the brake
3. Let the car pass free

This way the suspension absorbs the impact instead of receiving it dry.

4. Pressing brake and clutch at the same time

This eliminates the engine brake, making it:

• Brakes wear out more
• Clutch wear
• More fuel is consumed

The right way

1. Slam on the brakes alone
2. Let the engine help brake
3. When the car is about to stop, press the clutch

Only in an emergency braking are both depressed at the same time.

5. Turn the steering wheel while the car is stopped

This is one of the most destructive habits for:

• The address
• Hydraulic pump
• Tires

Turning the steering wheel without the car moving drags the rubber against the ground and forces the entire system.

The right way

Whenever you turn the steering wheel:

• The car must be moving, even if it is very slow

Move forward a little, turn, move forward a little and adjust.
This reduces wear and tear brutally.

Tips and recommendations

• Adjust the mirrors correctly once and do not move them again
• Practice the correct steering wheel position every day
• Learn how to release the brake before obstacles
• Use the engine brake whenever you can
• Never turn the steering wheel with the car completely stopped

Driving well is not a matter of luck.
It’s a matter of technique.
And applying these small changes can save you thousands in repairs and avoid serious accidents.

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