When you’re traveling, the last thing you’d expect is to get hit by another driver. It’s your hope that others would take your safety seriously and avoid doing anything dangerous behind the wheel. Unfortunately, people don’t always make the right decisions. Take, for...
Drivers are bound to make mistakes, but some are so serious that they have lasting repercussions. For example, entering a highway going the wrong direction can quickly lead to a serious, high-speed crash that injures multiple people. Head-on crashes are among the most...
Prior to the emergence of mobile technology, distracted driving mostly referred to a driver who looked away long enough to eat or adjust the radio station and wound up in an accident. Cellphones give drivers even more reason to take their eyes off the roadway. Taking...
Car accidents often lead to physical injuries, from whiplash to brain injuries. While physical injuries are very common, almost all those who are involved in car accidents go through some mental health issues too. Car accidents are extremely frightening experiences...
When fewer cars are on the road, some people may be tempted to drive too fast just for the thrill. This may make it less likely that speeding will affect another driver but it does not change the inherent danger. This is why speeders often face reckless driving...
Have you ever been passed by a truck on the highway and taken a good look at it? The mass of a tractor-trailer set, nearly 100 feet long, is quite imposing and would destroy anything it hit at high speed. A truck like that could even demolish a building, but that...
Experienced drivers often take their safety for granted. If you've never been part of an accident in the past, you assume that you'll never find yourself in this position in the future. Unfortunately, if you let your guard down, there's an increased risk of trouble....
When you get behind the wheel of your motor vehicle, it's critical that you're 100 percent alert. If you let your guard down for any reason, it increases the risk of an accident that could cause serious injury or even death.Driver fatigue is a major concern, as it...
Driving in strong winds is no easy task, as one gust can knock your vehicle off its intended path, increasing the risk of an accident.If you find yourself on the road in a windstorm, here are some tips you can follow to enhance your safety: Keep both hands on the...
There's nothing more frustrating as a driver than coming to a dead stop in a traffic jam. However, if you commute to and from work, you're well aware that driving in heavy city traffic is part of your day.As you drive in these conditions, it's important that you take...