Aggressive driving is one of the leading causes of accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), aggressive driving is operating a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers other road users. But why would a driver do this? Here are...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Why you should never put off medical care after an auto wreck
After an auto accident, it is not unusual to feel overwhelmed and stressed. If you feel fine after the accident, you may put off seeking medical treatment. Unfortunately, this may backfire in the future. While no one wants to go to the doctor after an auto accident,...
3 types of distracted driving
When you think of distracted driving, you’re probably thinking of someone using their cellphone. There are two reasons for this. The first is simply that distracted driving often does involve smartphones, and so it’s simply an example that people see play out...
2 reasons a broken bone could make you miss work
The incredible force involved in a motor vehicle collision can cause a whole host of serious injuries. People can hurt their heads or damage their spinal cords. Broken bones are also very common. When compared with other potential injuries, a broken bone may not seem...
How to prepare for driving in the dark
The clocks just turned back. When combined with the seasonal changes, it means you will probably spend more time driving in the dark than you have been over the past few months. Unlike certain species, human eyes are not designed for seeing in the dark, so driving...
Not all motorcycle accidents result in death
When you think of motorcycle accidents, you might be tempted to narrow your thought toward fatalities. That wouldn’t be surprising, given that motorcycle accidents have an increased risk of death simply by design. However, not all motorcycle accidents lead to death....
It’s time to prepare for fall and winter driving
Winter has famously treacherous driving conditions, but fall is the season that takes most people by surprise. Though there’s no ice and snow on the ground yet, shorter days and overnight frosts catch even the most experienced drivers off guard. Here are a few things...
4 reasons a driver may be drifting across the lane
If you have driven for long, you have probably noticed a few drivers who struggle to keep their car in a straight line. When you see that, you should give them a wide berth as they could prove dangerous to you. Here are some possible reasons why: 1. They do not have a...
Should you swerve to avoid an animal?
An animal darts into the road in front of you. You see the eyes as it freezes in your headlights, and you have to decide what to do instantly. You have to react. Your instincts tell you to swerve to the left and go around it. That’s the easiest way to avoid a crash....
How much space equals a safe following distance when driving?
A lot of people who end up tailgating other drivers don’t even know that they’re doing so. The problem is that they don’t know how large the gap needs to be in order for people in both cars to be safe. They believe they are being safe, but the driver ahead of them...