What is Careless (Inconsiderate) Driving?
A driver can be driving carelessly or inconsiderately when their driving falls far below the minimum standard of a careful driver. Common scenarios of careless driving include:
- Driver distracted by something inside the car, such as tuning the radio
- Driving through traffic signals in error
- Driving too close to the vehicle in front
- Overtaking on the inside
- Driving into the path of another vehicle
Common scenarios of inconsiderate driving include:
- Flashing driving lights to intimidate other drivers
- Driving with full beam headlights unnecessarily
- Abusing lanes to get ahead of other road users
- Driving slowly or unnecessary use of the brakes
- Driving in the outside lane unnecessarily
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