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
Face masks are considered a key tool in mitigating and eventually ending the COVID-19 pandemic. However, even as Americans have gotten much more used to wearing face masks during the past year, questions still arise about when to wear them: Do they need to be worn outdoors? What about while driving a car? While exact […]
Natalie
Do you ever wonder why people say ‘multitasking’ is a positive strength to put on a resume? The reality is that multitasking is actually not a strength- it drains the brain of energy as it forces it to switch back and forth to complete tasks with less efficiency and less quality. Many drivers think they […]
Brian Debelle
Whether you’re driving your kids to school or carpooling with a coworker, driving with others is a part of our everyday life. The rise of ridesharing apps such as Uber and Lyft have made carpooling and commuting with others even more common. Studies show that riding with more than one passenger can double the likelihood […]
Alana Redmond
Big rig trucks are some of the biggest vehicles on the road. Apart from over sized vehicles, eighteen wheelers are the largest vehicles around. However, just because our sedans, SUVs and pickups have to share the road with them, doesn’t mean that we should have the same rules as we do with other cars. When […]
aheath
Although there are laws in place that ban texting and driving, there are other activities that are legal but could still put us at risk of a car accident. Just because these actions aren’t illegal doesn’t mean that it’s safe for us to perform them while driving. Avoiding the following actions could keep us safe […]
Mariela Corella
With the school year in full swing, school buses are now a regular presence on the road. Transporting kids to and from school safely is the main responsibility of a bus driver. But occasionally, there are some factors that can get in the way of drivers doing their jobs. According to a study by United […]
Jhana
As one of America’s most exciting cities, Las Vegas is the place to go if you’re looking for a weekend of lively casinos, unique restaurants, and memorable experiences. Hopefully, one of those memorable experiences doesn’t involve a serious car accident. According to recent reports, drivers in Las Vegas are 21% more likely to have an [...]
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