Many people have taken their cars to drive-thrus for cheap and quick food — but breaking specific rules behind the wheel in these areas can make the experience rather expensive with fines or repair costs.

These sudden expenses can reach up to £450 when relating to fines and thousands for collision fixes from poor motoring etiquette.

Drivers may check their phones or another electronic device while navigating drive-thrus at a slower pace, but this everyday activity can land you a £200 fine and six penalty points — GB News reports.

However, motorists can use a device to send and receive data at a drive-thru if they’re contacting 999, safely parked, making a contactless payment, or parking remotely using their phone.

Drivers can also utilize hands-free devices if they’re not holding them during their use.

Another potentially problematic drive-thru behavior is following a vehicle in front too closely, increasing the likelihood of a collision and requiring repairs for your car or the automobile you hit.

Collision repair costs can easily exceed £1,000 — even at the slow driving speeds these fast food areas are known for.

At best, you may escape with paint damage costing £150 or more to fix.

A third mistake is rare but can happen when technology fails.

Cameras typically monitor parking bays around drive-thru areas to ensure people aren’t taking up spots for extended periods, but sometimes, this technology malfunctions and doesn’t capture a driver leaving.

https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1861410/drive-thru-mistakes-hidden-fines-repairs