There are all sorts of things that can affect how well a driver functions on the road. Everything from the amount of sleep they had the night before and the amount of caffeine in their system to their mood and their familiarity with a given road has been shown to...
The summer is fast approaching. A lot of changes are on the horizon. Children will get out of school. Families will take road trips and vacations. Tourists will be out in force, exploring popular destinations all over the state -- and on roads they are not familiar...
Statistically, an average of eight people are killed in car accidents in the United States every day. All of these deaths could be prevented through well-maintained roads and safer driving. One of the most common causes of car accidents is distracted driving, and it...
A parent letting their teen take the car out for the first time alone is understandably nervous. The teen likely feels like they’re a safe driver and their parent is far too worried, but the adult knows the statistics. They know that teens have the highest fatal crash...
At this point, people understand that texting and driving are a dangerous combo. There have been many studies performed to show that it takes a driver's mind off the road and what they're doing. Unfortunately, many people still choose to text and drive behind the...
There’s no exact science to the steps you should take in the aftermath of a car accident. Since no two situations are the same, you can’t follow an exact formula. Fortunately, there are some basic steps that anyone can take after a car accident. Here are five things...
Do you remember riding around in your parent’s car as a child, crammed into the back seat, with not a seat belt to be seen? Vehicle safety has come a long way since then. Here are some of the safety advances in the last few decades: Three-point seat belts: All new...
For some people, apologizing is practically a way of life. Even if they just got into a car crash where someone else ran a stop sign or blew through a red light, they might still apologize to the other person out of habit or politeness. Doing so can be a serious...
You’re driving along, minding your business, when you suddenly find yourself entering a construction zone. There’s nothing you can do about it at this point, so it’s important to adjust your approach to the road to enhance your safety. Here are some tips you can...
If you’re involved in a car crash, one of the things you may be affected by is a brain injury. There are various kinds of brain injuries that can result from the impact of a crash. Some common forms include: Contusions Contusions are bruises on the brain. Some may...
