Is "steered clear of" used properly here?

[NewHopeR]

Context:

Giving the seriousness of the document, it is a mistake that should be carefully steered clear of.


The writer intends to express the meaning: To keep the seriousness of the document, a mistake like this should be carefully avoided.

 

[SlickVic9000]

(Not a Teacher)

The author is using the phrase correctly.

 

[bhaisahab]

I would replace "giving" with "given".

 

[charliedeut]

Hi,

Yes, it means that: steer - WordReference.com Dictionary of English