Americans use their vehicles for everything and are accustomed to dealing with the wear and tear that come with heavy driving. Some vehicle damages are avoidable, however, if you can avoid some bad habits. Have you caught yourself doing any of these things that could be hurting your car?

Distracted driving is one of the leading reasons for car crashes. In order to stay as safe as possible behind the wheel, you need to stay alert. Here are some of the most surprising causes of distracted driving: