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Rules of the Road : Driving Don'ts |  |
There are many causes of motor vehicle collisions in Alberta, but the sad truth is that many collisions could have been prevented. Listed below are just a few of the major causes of injury collisions. Have you ever done any of these?
| Followed too close | 28.4% |
| Ran off the road | 13.1% |
| Left turn across path of oncoming vehicle | 12.4% |
| Stop sign violation | 8.4% |
| Disobeyed traffic signal | 8.0% |
| Failed to yield right-of-way to pedestrian | 2.9% |
| Improper lane change | 2.8% |
| Backed unsafely | 2.6% |
| Left of centre | 2.3% |
| Failed to yield right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection | 2.3% |
| Yield sign violation | 2.2% |
| Improper turn | 2.2% |
| Improper passing | 0.9% |
Speeding is also often a contributing factor in many of these events. Slow down and stay safe.
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