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
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