Lawmakers have created the following traffic laws to help promote safer driving on Georgia’s roadways. If you regularly drive in Georgia, it is important to be aware of new driving laws, as they are updated regularly. Here, we [...]
Sabrina
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common causes of injuries and deaths in Nevada. According to data from the Nevada Department of Transportation, there were 284 fatalities related to car accidents in 2019. This was almost a 14-percent decrease from 329 deaths in 2018. Clark County had by far the highest number of […]
Ahmed
When you think of distracted driving and potential causes for a car accident, you may think of cell phone use. However, there are plenty of other behaviors that you can do while driving that decrease your safety. According to Safer America, every day an average of 9 people are killed and more than 1,000 are […]
Sharon
Holidays are an integral part of the lives of many Americans. They serve as a breather from the perils of work and are something many people look forward to. During holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving, millions of people hit the road to visit family, friends, or go on a trip somewhere nice to unwind. Unfortunately, […]
Ahmed
Aggressive driving is one of the most common factors that contributes to motor vehicle accidents. Aggressive driving is dangerous and should be avoided. Below we explain what is considered aggressive driving and how you can avoid aggressive driving traffic accidents. What Is Aggressive Driving? Any unsafe driving behavior that is [...]
Megan
Although for most of us driving is second nature, getting in a car is still probably the most dangerous thing you do each day. According to the Association For International Road Travel, “Approximately 1.35 million people die in road crashes each year [and] on average 3,700 people lose their lives every day on the roads.” […]
Jackson Sawa
Truck platooning is a new method that syncs multiple semi-trucks together into one convoy with an automated driving system. Basically, it is two or more commercial trucks following one another closely in a line. This allows the front-most truck to essentially control the convoy and save on fuel costs by avoiding air drag. Theoretically, [...]
Ahmed
Distracted driving is any activity that takes your attention away from the driving. According to the CDC, about 3,000 people die in car crashes involving distracted drivers every year. With the introduction of smartphones in the last decade, many believe the conversation of distracted driving only involves texting while driving. Texting [...]
Sabrina
Whether fatigue is caused by a newborn baby or long work hours, it can seriously affect a person’s daily actions, including driving. In 2017, 91,000 crashes reported by police involved drowsy drivers. The terms “drowsy driving”, “fatigue” and “sleepy” are used interchangeably, they all mean the same thing. Defined as a dangerous [...]
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Being involved in a car accident can be scary and stressful. Not only that, but you or others could be seriously injured and keeping a clear head is hard to do if this is the case. No matter what, it’s important to remain calm. Whether you’ve been involved in a minor or serious car accident, […]
Megan
Truck driver fatigue is a leading cause of preventable accidents that cause thousands of car accident injuries and fatalities each year. Commercial drivers are considered to be at a higher risk for fatigued driving because of their long hours on the road without many breaks. Due to this increased danger, it is critical to know […]
Alana Redmond