Posted on May 13th, 2019 by Gerald Thurswell
Inadequately trained commercial truck drivers have the potential to put everyone on the road at risk. Commercial truck drivers typically include the drivers of big rigs, tractor-trailers, and other large trucks. Individuals who operate these vehicles on a regular basis must first be equipped with a CDL (i.e., a commercial driver’s license) prior to operating […]
Posted on May 1st, 2019 by Gerald Thurswell
While many people commonly refer to rear-end collisions as “fender-benders,” these crashes have the potential to cause serious injuries to motorists. When another vehicle suddenly slams into the back of your car, it can cause a serious jolt of your body. The impact can cause you to hit various parts of your body on the […]
Posted on April 15th, 2019 by Elizabeth
Speed is often a factor in fatal car accidents. New research conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that over the past 25 years, 37,000 people have been killed in car accidents because of increased speed limits. The higher posted speed limits encourage motorists to put their foot on the gas, and […]
Posted on March 4th, 2019 by Elizabeth
The statistics in pedestrian deaths are getting worse, and a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) found that 2018 was the deadliest year for pedestrians in almost 30 years. There were 6,227 pedestrians killed by a motor vehicle last year, a number that has been steadily rising since 2009. The GHSA blames […]
Posted on February 22nd, 2019 by Elizabeth
Car manufacturers are always working toward the next best thing. Technology innovators try to stay one step ahead of themselves. Put the two together and you have potentially amazing vehicles taking to the roads. It is a constant debate, however, whether all these innovations are beneficial to motorists, or just one more potential for fatal […]
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