Summer presents an irresistible call to motorcyclists. The sunny skies and inviting weather provide the perfect backdrop for exhilarating rides. However, amid the excitement, safety must remain paramount. The unique blend of increased road activity and fluctuating...
Car Accidents
Why slower drivers are not safer
Slower drivers often believe that they are safer and that they are making wise decisions. They’ll drive down the interstate – hopefully in the correct lane, but not always – moving far more slowly than the flow of traffic because the overwhelming speed is unnerving to...
Why drivers shouldn’t swerve for animals
When an animal runs into the road, whether it’s the neighbor’s cat or a whitetail deer, people often react instinctively. They will try to swerve to avoid the collision. They don’t want to damage their car, they don’t want to injure the animal, and their gut tells...
What makes night driving more dangerous?
Night driving is often considered to be more dangerous than driving during the day. This is the reason that young drivers are often restricted in their night hours before they are given a license. It takes time to develop these skills. But what is it about driving at...
Tips for dealing with a tailgater
When someone begins tailgating you, you may have no idea why they’re doing it. Are they angry about something you did while you were driving, and this is the beginning of a road rage situation? Do they just want to pass and they’re trying to get you to speed up? Or...
Should I speak with an insurance company after a car accident?
Getting into a car accident can be a very stressful and overwhelming experience. Even after ensuring everyone involved in the accident is safe, and any injuries have been tended to, you will still have questions like whether you should speak with the insurance...
3 dangers of self-driving cars
It seems like everyone is buying a self-driving car. Why wouldn’t people buy autonomous cars since many manufacturers believe that self-driving cars improve driver safety by removing human error on the road? It seems like the fewer manually operated vehicles on the...
What you need to know about non-economic damages
Beyond the hospital bills, lost wages and other financial losses, there is more to the damages you are entitled to for injuries suffered in an accident caused by the negligence of another party. Non-economic damages are equally crucial and form a significant part of...
3 dangers of driving in the winter
It’s been a whole year since it last snowed and you likely don’t remember well just how bad it was to drive during the winter. But, you do know that, when it snows, the roads get really bad and there’s a high chance of vehicle collisions. So, to avoid as many dangers...
New car technology provides greater safety
One thing that you will find when looking at automotive technology in the United States is that there has been a major focus on safety. New technology makes cars more comfortable and dependable, but it is also largely focused on making them safer. For example, the...