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 [...]
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
Car accidents can happen in many different ways. For a lot of accidents, it’s challenging to prove without a reasonable doubt who was responsible for the incident. In some cases, drivers on both ends of the accident share the fault. When it comes to hitting a parked car, different questions arise than normal car crashes. […]
Ahmed
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
We all know cars have blind spots, but what is a “no zone”? “No zones” are the four large areas around a large commercial truck or trailer in which a truck driver cannot see. Since these larger vehicles have large blind spots or “no zones”, it is incredibly important for the safety of everyone on […]
Sam
When a police officer clocks out, they often head to work second jobs. This can include security events at parades, working sporting events, and more. Whether they are working other jobs or just heading home after their shift, many people wonder what kind of authority an off-duty police officer has. Can an off-duty cop pull […]
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