Distracted driving can take many different forms. The cliche is texting and driving, but it's not the only type of distraction. It's also distracting to talk to your children or try to eat your lunch while you drive to work. That said, people often think about...
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How you can avoid commercial truck accidents
Trucking accidents are extremely dangerous for passenger vehicle drivers. While a crash may not cause much harm to the truck driver, the passenger vehicle driver can suffer catastrophic injuries or worse. Despite how dangerous these accidents are, truck accidents are...
New car lifts its own suspension in case of side impacts
A very interesting new safety feature has recently been developed by Mercedes. It's going to be added to the S-Class, one of the higher levels of luxury cars. Essentially, the feature revolves around sensors that can detect if a side impact is about to occur. If it...
Helping your teen driver stay safe during the winter
If your child is turning 16 years of age in the upcoming months, you may be somewhat relieved that they’re getting their behind-the-wheel driver’s ed during the brutal New York winter. Of course, teen driver training and safety are also the responsibility of parents. ...
3 hidden injuries to watch out for after a motor vehicle accident
Moments following a car accident can be frightening at best. Depending on the severity of the impact, injuries like cuts and broken bones can easily manifest. However, other injuries may take time to manifest. This underpins the importance of seeking medical attention...
When your neck hurts after a wreck, that’s a sign of injury
Many injuries are possible when you’re involved in a car wreck – and your neck is especially vulnerable. When your vehicle is struck, your head may be flung around or whipped back and forth very abruptly, which can lead to several different injuries. In the worst...
Would it help to move the driving age to 18?
The current age at which a teenager can begin driving on their own is 16. Most teens take driver's training before this and practice with their parents when they're 15, but they can get a license at 16. The problem is that 16 and 17-year-old drivers have...
Distracted driving involves so much more than just texting
Most drivers will readily acknowledge that having a phone in their hands is dangerous. Even those who think that they can personally text while driving without causing a crash still often believe it is dangerous for other people to do so. Digital distractions are...
Buzzed driving can lead to dangerous crashes
Many things can impact how safely a driver operates their vehicle. One of these is impairment. While some people think of alcohol when they hear impaired driving, it’s also possible for a driver to become impaired by using other substances. Illegal drugs,...
Driving safely during the late afternoon: Approaching sunset
Most people are happy when they get off work in the evening. They start to head home, but one thing may catch their attention: the sun. In the fall and winter months, it’s much more likely for the sun to be at eye level or just a bit higher when driving in the evening...