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
You should be in a car accident at least three or four times in your lifetime, statistically speaking that is. And that’s given you’re an “average” driver, which self-admitted or not, most people are. But do your odds of being in a car accident change if you live in an urban versus rural environment? Or […]
Brian Debelle
Due to their inexperience on the road, young drivers receive more scrutiny behind the wheel. They have to pay more for car insurance, have safe driving programs aimed at teaching them better practices, and even have safety features built into modern vehicles to help them keep their attention on the drive ahead. And for good […]
Brian Debelle
It’s Alabama’s first conviction of manslaughter while texting and driving: Jonathan Raynes, 23, will serve two years in prison followed by eight years of probation for a car accident killing 24-year-old Miranda Hamilton. Raynes, who momentarily took his eyes off the road, swerved into oncoming traffic in an attempt to avoid hitting a [...]
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
Multitasking can make a person more productive in almost every aspect of their life, with one notable exception: driving. From texting (even with Siri) to answering emotional phone calls, eating behind the wheel or simply lost in thought, distracted driving is a risky habit. Combine dangerous driving habits with congested roads and some [...]
Brian Debelle
Distracted driving can take on many forms: texting, phone calls, applying makeup, talking to someone else in the car, changing music, or even daydreaming. Although not exclusively prohibited by law in any state, eating while driving is another serious, yet regular distraction that many people fail to consider when thinking of distracted [...]
Brian Debelle
When thinking about distracted driving, one’s mind generally gravitates towards motor vehicle accidents. Assuming that distracted driving stops with cars, trucks, and motorcycles however would be a mistake. The same distractions that affect drivers on the road today also hinder pilots in the sky. Federal Aviation Administration rules [...]
Brian Debelle
Three times the Texas government has attempted to pass a ban on texting and driving, and three times the measure has failed due to opposition from conservative Republicans in the State Senate. Those who have voted against the measure claim in part that it, “does not provide any additional protections to Texans and contains several [...]
Kiernan Hopkins