The aftermath of an accident can be overwhelming. After the initial shock, you may be wondering what to do, especially if you are a passenger in an automobile. Common questions you may have are: “how can I help?”, “what should I be doing?”, and “should I stay out of the way?” Following a collision, there […]
Sam
Riding a motorcycle and driving a car are completely different ways of transportation. Riding a motorcycle may be more fun than driving a car, but riding a motorcycle puts you at a much higher risk of injury or death if in an accident. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced rider, you can benefit […]
Sammy
The holiday season can be one of the most dangerous times on the road due to the increase in drunk driving and poor weather conditions. Coupled with a global pandemic and widespread worry, American roads are more dangerous than ever. As many opt for road trips rather than spending time on an airplane this upcoming […]
Sam
Halloween is a seasonal holiday celebrated by many Americans, children and adults alike. To celebrate, many head to the street to trick-or-treat in colorful and spooky costumes. Halloween in 2020 may be different than previous years, with less pedestrians and more at home activities due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. However you [...]
Sam
The holiday season is upon us, and the more people on the road is a cause for more accidents. This could be the combination of bad weather, drunk driving, or road rage during black Friday, but is there a specific time when you are at the highest risk of being in an accident? Crash statistics […]
distracted
There are many cities across the United States that have a reputation of having bad drivers. Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and New York City usually top the list of where many people that are timid drivers do not want to be forced to drive. It is probably surprising to find out that Montana recently was […]
Ericka M.
A C- may get you a passing grade in school – but it’s not a grade you want when concerning road and driver safety. According to their 2017 Safe Driving Report, EverQuote Inc., an online insurance marketplace, rated Pittsburgh the lowest out of all cities studied in terms of driver safety and road behavior. Pittsburgh […]
Brian Debelle
The odds of being struck by lightning in the U.S. in any given year is about one in 700,000 – with a 90% chance of survival. The odds of being a victim in a shark attack are around one in 11 million – with a 98% chance of survival. With over 6 million automobile accidents […]
Brian Debelle
Multitasking can make a person more productive in almost every aspect of their life, with one notable exception: driving. From texting (even with Siri) to answering emotional phone calls, eating behind the wheel or simply lost in thought, distracted driving is a risky habit. Combine dangerous driving habits with congested roads and some [...]
Brian Debelle
Three times the Texas government has attempted to pass a ban on texting and driving, and three times the measure has failed due to opposition from conservative Republicans in the State Senate. Those who have voted against the measure claim in part that it, “does not provide any additional protections to Texans and contains several [...]
Kiernan Hopkins