During a car accident, time may seem to stand still. Many survivors say it felt like the events were unfolding in slow motion. What if you used that moment to improve your odds of emerging from the crash without injuries? The following tips might help you do just...
Car Accidents
How can I make my car more visible?
Runners and cyclists are often alerted to the benefits of high visibility. To avoid being hit by cars, they are told they need to become visible as possible. They often do this by wearing light vests, headlamps, high-viz tape, reflective patches and brightly colored...
Why are cellphones such a dangerous distraction?
It’s clear that phones are a major distraction for drivers. This is why using handheld devices while driving has been prohibited across much of the country. Cellphone distraction is known to cause numerous accidents. Unfortunately, it certainly still happens. Many...
5 causes of nighttime car accidents
Driving at night can be peaceful and calming. But, few people enjoy driving at night because there may be a higher chance of accidents. This can seem strange since there are so few drivers at night. Here’s what you should know: 1. The visibility is lowered The most...
2 types of passengers who can distract a driver
Drivers should pay attention to the road at all times. But this is not always easy. Several factors may distract a driver, including the passengers. It can be hard to focus on the road and simultaneously give another person attention. The following are two types of...
What options does a driver have after a hit-and-run crash?
People who cause car crashes often do something illegal or unsafe right before impact. Motorists frequently realize, in the immediate aftermath of a collision, that their failings could lead to financial consequences or maybe even criminal charges. Unfortunately, the...
What not to say to the other driver after an accident
When you are involved in a car accident, you need to make informed decisions from when it happens to have a solid case. Thus, you should be informed about what to do. While an accident can be confusing, calming down and taking the required next steps, if you can, is...
Bringing your car to a safe stop: 2 tips
As you learned to drive, it’s likely that you practiced emergency stops. Since then, you may never have had to do this. However, the exercise was done for a reason. Millions of road traffic collisions occur every year in the U.S. and innocent road users, such as you,...
Could reducing Washington’s legal limit for alcohol save lives?
The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) just released some preliminary information about traffic fatalities last year, and the news wasn’t good. In fact, the WTSC found that more people died on Washington roads in 2022 than at any time since 1990. The total...
A driver can be distracted without looking like it
If someone asked you to describe a distracted driver, what would you say? Odds are you would mention someone who is using their phone while driving. Maybe you would say that they are texting and driving, but it’s possible that they could be using the phone to do other...