Doing your best to avoid getting distracted while driving can make you a much safer driver. But it won’t change the fact that the roads will still be full of others who are distracted. So what can you do to try and reduce the chance one of them injures you? Look out...
Driving around a driver who violates traffic laws, endangering you and other road users, can be overwhelming. However, you can implement a few practical tips to ensure you arrive at your destination safely. Here are three of them: 1. Stay relaxed Different factors...
One of the most common types of motorcycle accidents is the left turn accident. This does not mean that the motorcyclist is turning, but rather that another vehicle is turning left in front of the rider. The motorcycle has the right of way on the two-way street, and...
If you ask driving experts about a proper following distance, they will generally advise at least three seconds. They’ll tell you to watch for the car ahead of you to pass a stationary object and then count three seconds to ensure that you don’t pass that object too...
Individual examples of distracted driving have a very wide range. There are dozens – if not hundreds – of forms of distraction. These include texting and driving, adjusting the radio station, programming the GPS, reading billboards, talking to passengers, eating and...
Do your Thanksgiving plans include travel by car this year? While air travel presents its own set of dangers, e.g., turbulence and encounters with hostile fellow travelers, you might be surprised at the enhanced risk associated with driving on Thanksgiving. Learn more...
Fatigue does more than just affect someone's mood. The more tired someone feels and the longer they have gone without adequate sleep, the harder it may be for them to safely operate a motor vehicle. Fatigue while driving can affect someone's ability to focus, their...
If the term “unconscious incompetent” doesn’t fill you with confidence, it will be disturbing to learn that’s how safety professionals classify most drivers. If you’ve recently been injured in a crash caused by another driver, you may agree with that assessment. What...
It’s often known that drunk driving leads to a high number of auto accidents. The reason for the high number of auto accidents caused by alcohol is that alcohol is a depressant, which leads to impaired judgment, vision, motor control and memory. Studies have shown...
Running near traffic is hazardous. Many drivers don’t look for runners at all. Collisions are more likely to lead to severe or even fatal injuries for runners. This is especially true with large pickup trucks and SUVs, which pose a greater danger. That being said,...
