Being a distracted driver
Letting yourself get distracted while driving isn’t only rude, but it could be deadly. Eating food, trying to read a map or GPS, texting or talking on your mobile phone and listening to loud music are all form of distracted driving. “When you take your attention away from the road and read a text message from a friend or quickly respond to an email, it might seem like a harmless deed, but it can have deadly consequences,” says attorney Marc Lamber who also spearheads a Stop Distracted Drivers campaign. “And while cell phones are definitely the major factor in most distracted-driving accidents, anything that takes your attention away from actually driving means that you’re not as aware of your surroundings as you should be, and you’re then at greater risk for an accident.”
Able-bodied passengers parking in disabled spaces
If you’re borrowing a car from someone with a disabled parking permit, don’t park in disabled spaces in car parks. Those are reserved for people who actually need to be close to the entrance of the building.
Making it difficult for someone to merge
When you know a driver is going to be merging into your lane, either slow down to let them in or move to the right lane so they can get in. Don’t try to speed up to get in front of them unless you’re not able to merge to a different lane.