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Car Accidents
Don’t become a summertime statistic
Summertime is the time for road trips! Whether you're on your way to the beach or the mountains, you can do a few things to make sure your trip is safe. Follow these tips, and you'll be on your way without any worries. How to stay safer during your summer travels...
Should there be an upper age limit on driving?
Health improvements mean people are living longer than ever before. Despite the advances in medicine, some health issues as a person ages may affect their ability to drive. Of course, that does not mean that a person's age necessarily means they should not drive. Yet...
What risk do partying teens pose on the roads?
Drunk driving should not be an issue among teenage drivers as the law does not permit people to drink until they turn 21 years of age. However, many people start drinking much younger than that, and, as with some adults, not everyone understands or makes an effort to...
Could driving a banged-up vehicle lead to a crash?
Driving along one day, you are hit by a driver who clearly takes less pride in their vehicle than you. While not everyone wants or can afford a new car, drivers must lavish a certain amount of care on their vehicles to keep them safe. The polishing routine you see in...
3 invisible injuries to watch out for after a car crash
If another vehicle hits you with force, it could lead to many injuries. The most obvious are cuts to the head, facial bruising, broken noses, ribs and legs. While they can be severe, you can see them straight away. You know they need treating. Yet many of the most...
How do rear-end collisions happen?
When you are driving, you definitely have some degree of control over your vehicle. Unfortunately, however, you have no control over other drivers’ behaviors and actions. As such, no matter how careful you are behind the wheels, you might still get involved in a...
Are self-driving cars safe?
The future is here and it is home to self-driving cars! While this is very exciting, it also could be cause for concern. Our current roadway system was not built for “smart cars.” Despite all of the safety tests that have been done there is no real way to determine...
Why are car accidents more common at night?
Most people ask the question, “Why do most car accidents happen at night?” In fact, studies indicate that approximately 49% of fatal car accidents happen at night. There are a number of factors behind this. The dangers of driving at night are apparent when you think...
How risky are the roads on St. Patrick’s Day?
Local police forces issue warnings about St. Patrick’s Day. With so many people out celebrating, and many starting to drink much earlier than on a school day, it is obvious that drunken drivers will be an issue. Yet, while it is the first major celebration of the...