Driving can be a monotonous task, and it's no wonder drivers get easily distracted. On top of that, distractions are plenty, both in and out of the car. What does this mean for your safety and that of other road users? Over 3,000 lives were lost to distracted driving...
Getting in a car crash is clearly a frightening event that is usually sudden and shocking. If someone else caused that crash, you might have thoughts about what it means for the rest of your life and how safe you really are. Much of the time, these negative thoughts...
When you’re minding your own business and driving safely, it can be extremely intimidating when someone suddenly appears in your rearview mirror. Although this can happen momentarily, if a driver does not return to a safe distance, they could be tailgating. Following...
Your insurance policy is a necessary expense required by the state. You have to provide proof of insurance to register your vehicle and legally drive. The policy that you carry protects you if you ever cause a crash. It reduces your liability by providing coverage to...
You may feel sure that you’re in top shape to be behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, but how often do you stop and think about it? Driving fitness depends on so many variables, some of which you may never have stopped to consider. Here are some things that make for...
When you look at the fatal car accident rate per 100 million miles driven, the first thing that stands out is that young teen drivers have some of the highest rates in the country. As an age group, they're involved in a lot of catastrophic accidents. The reason that...
Drunk driving quite rightly gets bad press as alcohol inhibits your ability to drive well. It can affect your decision-making, reaction time and vision, as well as your capacity to steer in a straight line. The end result is that over 10,000 people die each year, and...
If you have small children, they are probably excited about Halloween. Dressing up and wandering the neighborhood in search of sweets is fun when you are little. Yet, as a parent, you should be scared. It is not the guy in a Freddy Krueger costume that you should be...
As technology grows more commonplace in everyday lives, it is easy to see the positive and negative impacts that it potentially carries with it. For example, technology promotes better safety mechanics and tools to keep drivers safe while on the road. At the same...
After a recent motor vehicle collision, you learned you have a concussion. The medical diagnosis helps you build your injury case, but how do you recover from the harm? Mayo Clinic offers diagnosis and treatment details for concussion injuries. Their insights may help...
