Protecting Your Rights And Your Future
In the last few years in the United States, traffic fatalities have been something of a roller coaster, at least when looking at statistics. The historical trend for fatalities has been a decline since about the 1970s. But the last few years saw a reversal, with a...
Just about every traffic safety professional and first responder will tell you that a leading cause of death on our roads is speeding. According to the National Highway and Traffic Administration (NHTSA), it accounts for nearly one-third of all fatal U.S. crashes....
Coffee is certainly one of the most common beverages consumed in the car. If you drive during the morning rush hour and you pass a coffee shop, you’ll probably see a line of cars going around the store. And that just counts people who are buying their coffee from a...
When you look at the statistics, it quickly becomes clear that teenagers are some of the most dangerous drivers. They have the highest fatal accident rate out of any age group. Even when teens themselves survive these accidents, drivers and passengers in other cars...
The distraction of cellphones is well-known in the car. Drivers who try to use their phones are in violation of the law and they are increasing the odds that they will cause a car accident. It’s dangerous to text and drive, talk on the phone, take pictures, use social...
Florida experiences a lot of foot traffic, and drivers are required to give way to pedestrians who are legally crossing the streets. However, not all drivers adhere to these rules, which can lead to pedestrian accidents. Victims of pedestrian accidents can still...
Over the decades, pickup trucks have been getting larger. They’re still being used in similar ways, but the trucks themselves are much more massive than they were in the 70s or 80s. Researchers have begun to study this phenomenon, and they have found that these pickup...
Auto safety technology has developed and evolved over the years, along with other design elements on modern cars. There has been a significant shift in focus as manufacturers try to make the roads safer. To see this shift in focus, you must first consider older types...
Driving while eating or drinking is considered normal in today's busy world. However, as much as it seems harmless, it's dangerous. A driver who eats or drinks can cause an accident. Here is how this can happen: Searching for food under the seats If a driver drops...
All drivers owe each other a duty of care. Essentially, this means that they must not place one another in danger. For the most part, drivers take their responsibilities and safety seriously. Unfortunately, there are occasions when drivers are reckless, negligent and...