A Concrete List of Common Risky Driving Practices to Eliminate First
Last reviewed: 2026 · Driviology Road Safety Education Team
Quick Answer
The most common risky driving practices worth eliminating first are tailgating, distracted driving, and speeding, since each carries disproportionate risk relative to how often drivers actually do them.
Rather than the general idea of risk, it helps to name the specific, common practices that carry the most disproportionate danger.
The Practices Worth Eliminating First
- Tailgating, or following too closely
- Distracted driving, especially phone use
- Speeding, even modestly above the limit
Why These Specifically Matter Most
Each of these connects to a broader guide worth reading in full: distracted driving and dangerous driving both cover the escalating risks involved.
How This Connects to Risk Perception
Recognizing these practices as risky in the abstract is only useful once paired with the risk perception to actually catch yourself doing them.