{"id":3739,"date":"2026-05-18T16:12:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T20:12:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/almayadrivingschool.ca\/?p=3739"},"modified":"2026-05-25T16:05:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T20:05:55","slug":"common-mistakes-new-drivers-make-and-how-to-avoid-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/almayadrivingschool.ca\/ar\/common-mistakes-new-drivers-make-and-how-to-avoid-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Mistakes New Drivers Make and How to Avoid Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>AL Maya Driving School \u2013 Ontario<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udea6<\/strong><strong> 1. Poor Observation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Icon:<\/strong> \ud83d\udc40 Eye scanning the road<br><strong>Mistake:<\/strong> Missing stop signs, blind spots, or oncoming traffic<br><strong>Avoid it by:<\/strong> Doing full mirror and shoulder checks before every move. Scan intersections carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83e\ude9e<\/strong><strong> 2. Not Checking Mirrors Properly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Icon:<\/strong> \ud83e\ude9e Rear-view mirror with arrows<br><strong>Mistake:<\/strong> Forgetting to use mirrors when changing lanes or turning<br><strong>Avoid it by:<\/strong> Using the mirror\u2013signal\u2013maneuver routine and checking blind spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u21a9\ufe0f<\/strong><strong> 3. Difficulty at Junctions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Icon:<\/strong> \u21aa\ufe0f Street corner with arrows<br><strong>Mistake:<\/strong> Hesitating, turning wide, or misjudging right-of-way<br><strong>Avoid it by:<\/strong> Slowing down, observing other traffic, and practicing safe, smooth turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfae<\/strong><strong> 4. Poor Steering Control<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Icon:<\/strong> \ud83d\udd04 Steering wheel with motion lines<br><strong>Mistake:<\/strong> Oversteering or letting go of the wheel during turns<br><strong>Avoid it by:<\/strong> Practicing hand-over-hand or push-pull steering techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udea6<\/strong><strong> 5. Ignoring or Misreading Signals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Icon:<\/strong> \ud83d\udea5 Traffic light<br><strong>Mistake:<\/strong> Hesitating at green or misjudging amber lights<br><strong>Avoid it by:<\/strong> Anticipating signal changes and approaching lights with caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\ude97<\/strong><strong> 6. Failing to Check Before Moving Off<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Icon:<\/strong> \ud83d\ude97 Car pulling from curb with arrows<br><strong>Mistake:<\/strong> Not checking blind spots or mirrors before moving<br><strong>Avoid it by:<\/strong> Always performing a full 360\u00b0 check and signaling before departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udee3\ufe0f<\/strong><strong> 7. Poor Road Positioning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Icon:<\/strong> \ud83d\udee3\ufe0f Two-lane road with drift arrows<br><strong>Mistake:<\/strong> Drifting in the lane or too close to the curb<br><strong>Avoid it by:<\/strong> Centering your car and looking far ahead for lane control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udd7f\ufe0f<\/strong><strong> 8. Uncontrolled Starts \/ Stops<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Icon:<\/strong> \ud83c\udd7f\ufe0f Foot on gas\/brake pedals<br><strong>Mistake:<\/strong> Jerky acceleration or late braking<br><strong>Avoid it by:<\/strong> Pressing pedals gradually and practicing smooth stops and starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd19<\/strong><strong> 9. Struggles with Reverse Parking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Icon:<\/strong> \ud83d\udd19 Car reversing into a space<br><strong>Mistake:<\/strong> Poor alignment, speed, or awareness while backing up<br><strong>Avoid it by:<\/strong> Reversing slowly, using mirrors, and practicing with reference points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f<\/strong><strong> 10. Missing Road Signs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Icon:<\/strong> \u26a0\ufe0f Stop\/yield\/warning signs<br><strong>Mistake:<\/strong> Failing to obey road signs and markings<br><strong>Avoid it by:<\/strong> Studying the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/document\/official-mto-drivers-handbook\">MTO Driver\u2019s Handbook<\/a> regularly and driving at observation-friendly speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udde0<\/strong><strong> Train Smart with AL Maya Driving School<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We follow Ontario\u2019s BDE Curriculum to help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Master observation and safety skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare for the G2 road test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive confidently in any condition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Call us today<\/strong> or<br>\ud83d\udd17 <strong>Book your first lesson<\/strong> and start driving the smart way!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AL Maya Driving School \u2013 Ontario \ud83d\udea6 1. Poor Observation Icon: \ud83d\udc40 Eye scanning the roadMistake: Missing stop signs, blind spots, or oncoming trafficAvoid it by: Doing full mirror and shoulder checks before every move. Scan intersections carefully. \ud83e\ude9e 2. Not Checking Mirrors Properly Icon: \ud83e\ude9e Rear-view mirror with arrowsMistake: Forgetting to use mirrors when [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3975,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_angie_page":false,"_eb_attr":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3739","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/almayadrivingschool.ca\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3739","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/almayadrivingschool.ca\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/almayadrivingschool.ca\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/almayadrivingschool.ca\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/almayadrivingschool.ca\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3739"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/almayadrivingschool.ca\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3739\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4095,"href":"https:\/\/almayadrivingschool.ca\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3739\/revisions\/4095"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/almayadrivingschool.ca\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3975"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/almayadrivingschool.ca\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3739"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/almayadrivingschool.ca\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3739"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/almayadrivingschool.ca\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3739"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}