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Driver error is a contributing factor in most collisions. Whether it's an improper
left turn or failing to stop at a stop sign – 88 per cent of Alberta's 136,595
collisions in 2012 involved at least one driver making a mistake. But what kinds
of behaviours lead to driver error in the first place? Five risky practices:
1. SPEEDING page 42 / 2. TAILGATING page 45 / 3. IMPAIRED
DRIVING page 46 / 4. DISTRACTED DRIVING page 48
5. MISJUDGING PERSONAL ABILITY page 50
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