There are several personal factors that a new driver must ensure to avoid at all costs.

These personal factors are ones that everyone picks up as they observe other drivers.

The first step towards mitigating these personal factors is knowing which factors contribute to dangerous driving.

• Aggressive drivers or those unable to control or manage hostility tend to be involved in more accidents.
• Risk-takers are also more likely to be involved in accidents.
• Drivers that are susceptible to peer pressure are also those that are likely to crack under pressure.

There are several beliefs that young drivers have and many others that may lead them into thinking they are immune. Some drivers are under the impression that accidents will never occur, and this overconfidence leads to mishaps.

Drivers should replace these beliefs and values with:

• Consideration
• Patience
• Alertness