Here are some tips to help you become a skilled driver, and some common mistakes made by drivers on the road. Oil PatchesSome vehicles drop oil onto the road usually when the vehicle is stationary at stop signs and traffic lights. The oil creates a very slippery surface and can often cause accidents when a driver brakes on this surface. Be aware this danger and try to avoid braking heavily in these areas. Blind SpotsOther vehicles can often hide in your blind spot if they are travelling at the same speed as your vehicle in the next lane, or if another driver moves quickly across lanes into your blind spot.It is important to regularly check mirrors to reveal other vehicles moving in and out of your blind-spot, and it is essential to signal for a long time before driving into a new lane. After signalling it is also important to check over the appropriate shoulder for approaching vehicles in the lane you wish to move to. SpeedMany vehicle accidents are caused by speeding, so it is important to constantly check the speed you are travelling at, and ensure you are at or below the legal limit for the road you are travelling on. If you are unsure of the legal limit allowed on the particular road you are travelling on, you should not exceed the minimum limit of 50 (or 40 in school zones during school hours and other selected areas), until you are able to determine the maximum legal speed allowed. Good Driving Practice