Driving can be hazardous even at the best of times. However, the dangers road users face increase exponentially when there is an aggressive driver within the vicinity. Some studies suggest that aggressive driving is a factor in approximately 50% of all fatal...
Car Accidents
Does the color of your car matter to your safety?
When people buy a new car, they usually don’t just think about function – because form does matter. Everybody has preferences when it comes to the size, shape, make, model and features of the vehicles they own. That includes (of course) the color of the vehicle. While...
Is there a cure for inexperienced drivers?
Inexperience is one of the major reasons for car accidents. It’s often stated that the highest fatal car accident rates belong to teenage drivers. And the reason for this, in many cases, is that teens simply have much less experience than adults. Even if they’ve...
Is it legal to do a wheelie on your motorcycle?
Many avid bikers enjoy showing off their motorcycles. One such performance bikers may do is a wheelie – the act of lifting one wheel of a bike off the road and balancing it while driving. Many people enjoy doing wheelies as much as others enjoy watching. You may be...
Is that driver tailgating you or not?
You look in your rearview mirror, and it feels like the car behind you is just too close. If you were to hit your brakes for some reason, you're fairly certain that they would run into the back of your vehicle. That could lead to serious injuries for you and your...
2 current dangers of self-driving cars
Self-driving cars are still a fairly new invention meant to make driving safe and easy. While you may be able to relax in your car as it drives you to and from any destination, that may not always be the case. Like any form of technology, there may be flaws that put...
Elbow injuries are a risk in a serious car crash
In a car crash, there is a risk that you could suffer injuries to your joints and bones. Elbow injuries are among the common injuries that are seen, since your elbow could hit the door or window during the impact. You’re also likely bracing for the crash while holding...
Road rage leads to accidents
All of us at one time or another have been angry behind the wheel. We may have yelled at someone for cutting us off or gotten upset when someone shouted at us. That’s human nature. Unfortunately, there are times when anger behind the wheel escalates and becomes...
Have you been injured by a street racer?
You may think of street racing as something that just happens in the movies. Maybe you watched The Fast and the Furious when it came out, and you know that movies like that can be very exciting. They can even glorify street racing and make it look like a fun activity....
Does a car seat need to be replaced after a crash?
Car seats provide valuable protection for babies and toddlers who aren’t fully protected by a regular seat belt. Parents want to ensure that their children are safe, especially when they’re on the road. Being involved in a crash with your child in the car can make...