Bad driving habits can be both dangerous and annoying. Bad driving can earn you expensive tickets or even cause accidents.

Here are the top 13 bad driving habits to break:

1. Rolling through stop signs:

This is not only illegal, but it’s also dangerous. Coming to a complete stop at a stop sign ensures that you’re able to see any oncoming traffic and proceed safely.

2. Failing to use signals:

Signals are there for a reason – to let other drivers know what you’re doing. Failing to use them can result in accidents or near-misses.

3. Distracted driving:

Texting, talking on the phone, eating, drinking, fiddling with the radio – all of these things can take your attention away from the road. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of accidents, so it’s important to focus on the task at hand when behind the wheel.

4. Tailgating:

Following too closely behind another car is dangerous and can lead to rear-end collisions. Maintaining a safe following distance is key to avoiding accidents.

5. Riding the brakes:

This bad habit can not only be annoying for the drivers behind you, but it can also cause premature wear and tear on your brakes. If you find yourself riding the brakes, ease up and take your foot off the pedal until you come to a complete stop.

6. Fast acceleration:

We’ve all been there – we’re running late and we floor it in an attempt to make up time. But rapid acceleration can be dangerous, especially in bad weather or on wet roads. Take your time and accelerate gradually to avoid losing control of your vehicle. Accelerating quickly can also do a number on your gas mileage so accelerate at a reasonable pace to avoid wasting gas too.

7. Running yellow lights:

It can be tempting to try to make it through a yellow light but doing so can be dangerous. If you’re not sure you’ll make it, it’s better to brake and wait for the next green light than to risk running a red light and causing an accident.

8. Driving car on empty:

This is never a good idea. Running out of gas can leave you stranded on the side of the road, and it’s also hard on your car’s engine. Always keep your gas tank at least half full to avoid problems.

9. Sudden stops:

Slamming on the brakes is not only hard on your car, but it can also be dangerous for both you and the drivers around you. If you need to stop suddenly, do so as gradually as you possibly can to avoid skidding or losing control of your vehicle.

10. Speeding:

We all know that speeding is dangerous, yet many of us do it anyway. The faster you’re going, the less time you have to react to hazards on the road. Slow down and obey the posted speed limits to stay safe.

11. Illegal parking:

Parking in a handicapped spot without a permit, in a fire lane, or blocking a driveway are all examples of illegal parking. Not only can you get a ticket for illegal parking, but you can also cause problems for other drivers. Be sure to park only in designated spots to avoid getting into trouble or blocking other drivers.

12. Unsafe merging:

Merging onto a busy highway can be dangerous if not done properly. Always use your turn signal when merging and be sure to yield to oncoming traffic before pulling into the lane.

13. Slowing down to look at accidents:

We’ve all been there – we’re driving along and we see an accident happen. It’s human nature to want to slow down and take a look but doing so can be dangerous. If you must slow down, do so gradually and be sure to keep your eyes on the road.

Safe driving has many advantages. It can save you money on gas, help you avoid accidents, and make the roads safer for everyone. Drive safely and be sure to break any bad driving habits that you might have!