By now, we know the serious dangers of distracted driving. But did you know distracted driving could result in traffic offenses and/or criminal charges? Distracted driving, specifically texting and driving, is generally a new area of law and is largely untested in many courts in America. Texting and driving is a crime in 47 states, [...]
Sam
The NHTSA reported over 5900 accidents that resulted in pedestrian deaths, which ended up being 16% of all traffic related fatalities for the U.S. in 2017. Over the years the fatal pedestrian accident count has been increasing significantly. Several years ago, the year 1999 only saw about 4900 pedestrian fatalities. The toll began to [...]
Zack Monroe
The three-wheeled vehicle has been around for over a century, and is gearing up to stage a comeback. Initially built for versatility, and quick, cheap transportation after WWII, the three-wheeled car provided a struggling economy with a shining light of prosperity. Lack of supply caused automakers to shift their focus on a more compact [...]
Brian Debelle
September 22nd marked the beginning of fall, a time often associated with cold weather, home-cooked meals, and upcoming holidays. But the change of the season also brings changes to road conditions. Seasonal changes mean different hazards for drivers and require a driver’s full attention to prevent a serious car accident. Regardless if [...]
Sam
It is the year 2018 and we are already halfway through it. (crazy, right?) With that comes innovation, new technology, and smart cars. Check out the list below of useful resources to keep up with the evolution and learn how to incident-proof your driving skills. Lane Keeping Assist Remember when you had to pay attention […]
Brian Debelle
We’re all guilty of it…distracted driving. Whether it’s because you were in a rush or because you weren’t, people are constantly multi-tasking when driving. This proves to be highly detrimental as, on average, 25% of all motor vehicle crash fatalities are due to distracted driving. And while most people believe that teens are the [...]
Brian Debelle
We have all heard multiple times how dangerous distracted driving is – but is that only limited to cell phone use? NO. If you eat and drive, drink alcohol and drive or text and drive – the answer is yes, you are contributing to the number of unsafe drivers on the road. Distracted driving is […]
Brian Debelle
Distracted driving is responsible for taking thousands of lives every year, at least that’s what we see stamped across headlines and news publications. A few thousand is a big number- however in comparison to the actual number of people who are killed in car accidents every year from distracted drivers, a few thousand would be a [...]
Brian Debelle
Everyone has a preferred driving route, whether it’s to avoid congested streets or to take the scenic route. But it may be time to rethink your driving path- a new study ranks Missouri’s most dangerous intersections. The rankings come from a “collision danger index” (CDI) formula, invented by the researchers: Accidents (x1) + Injuries [...]
Brian Debelle
Warmer nights are almost here, which means the school year is coming to an end, families are headed on vacation, and more people are staying out into the night hours – putting more drivers and passengers at risk of nighttime related vehicle collisions. Although longer daylight hours are approaching, people are still susceptible to the [...]
Brian Debelle