Oct 13, 2022
Would you admit it if you were a bad driver? What if you practiced poor driving habits, would you admit that? Probably not and we don’t blame you. But this week we’re here to help you decipher those poor driving habits and why it’s important to shake those out of your system this October! And if you’re in need of upgrading and starting fresh in a brand-new 2022 or 2023 Kia, the team at King Kia in Laurel, MD is here to assist you with all of your vehicle needs. Stop by our dealership at 14921 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707, to test drive a Kia today!
5 Dangerous Driving Habits To Avoid:
Using your cellphone while behind the wheel.
- We know it might be difficult to ignore your phone when you’re behind the wheel, but it’s essential to your safety that you keep your eyes on the road ahead. Distracted driving has become an increasingly important issue, more states have cracked down on the usage of a mobile device when driving.

Driving with headphones on.
- Listening to music coming through your vehicle’s radio can be distracting enough. Now add headphones to your ears. This is shutting out important vehicle and road noises that may be key indicators that something is wrong.
Changing lanes without signaling.
- Whether you’re in heavy traffic or not – it’s important to signal when you’re turning or changing lanes. Drivers need to know your intentions. Don’t be lazy, turn your blinker on and be a good driver.
Tailgating
- Following a vehicle too close while not paying close enough attention is a recipe for disaster. And can even result in a ticket. Keep at least one car length behind and stay safe.
Not wearing a seatbelt
- Click it or ticket. It’s pretty simple and it keeps you safe. According to NHTSA—at least 27 million Americans still don’t buckle up yet seatbelts saved almost 14,000 lives in 2015 alone. So do us a favor, buckle up.


Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.