As the third largest city in the United States, Chicago is home to a complex network of roads and highways that are used by millions of people every day. While the city has made significant efforts to improve road safety in recent years, there are still some roads that are more dangerous than others. Understanding […]
Kyle Pryor-Landman
Whether you’re running a quick errand or need to grab something from your house while your car idles in the driveway, it can be tempting to leave your child in the car for a minute or two while you go about your business. At first thought, this may seem entirely reasonable if the car is […]
Jake
Due to rising costs, inflation, and supply shortages, drivers in the United States are keeping their cars on the road for the longest time in recorded history. In 2022, the average age of passenger cars and light trucks have reached 12.2 years. Excluding light trucks, this number climbs to 13.1 years. Keeping cars on the […]
Austin Poynter
There are motorcycle crashes in the United States every day, and unfortunately, many of them end in at least one fatality. Because of the open nature of motorcycles, there is far less protection for riders in the case of a collision. From 2016-2020, there were 25,642 motorcycle accidents in America. In fact, almost 15% of […]
Sharon
According to Carew Garcia Bohuslav Law, PLLC, “[In 2021] one person was injured every 2 minutes and 12 seconds in motor vehicle accidents across the state [of Texas].” Dallas is currently ranked the city the third most dangerous city for driving in Texas. Road safety is a critical issue in Dallas as the city continues to [...]
Veronica Gordon
When you get into your car, you probably don’t take the time to wonder whether your vehicle has any design flaws or shortcomings that could put you or other drivers in danger. However, countless car manufacturers have been plagued with vehicle-related problems, from defective seat belts to ineffective airbags. A 2016 NBC News story [...]
Jake
Sending or reading a text message takes approximately five seconds. That may not sound like a lot of time, but imagine someone driving for five seconds. It’s definitely a long time to be distracted while behind the wheel. Just like America, Canada has their own set of laws and penalties for distracted driving. Keep reading […]
Sharon
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which is a time to spread knowledge and awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. Distracted driving refers to any type of stimulus that takes your eyes off the road. Any action that prevents a driver from focusing fully on the road is extremely dangerous, and these distractions lead [...]
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
It’s news we hear all too often: people have lost their lives on the road due to preventable car collisions. In fact, over 25% of fatal crashes in the United States involved unsafe speeds and/or aggressive driving according to the most recent year of data provided by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Despite [...]
Sam