Fortunately, we don’t live in an area of the country where we get inundated with deep snow like they do back East and in the Midwest. But as December is the snowiest month of the year in our area, now is a good time to brush up on some winter driving tips. Below, AAA...
Most people will take others in the car with them at some point. That’s a good thing, as it is far more efficient than everyone traveling one to a vehicle. The problem is that sometimes the passengers can prove a dangerous distraction. Many drivers have trouble...
You might not have given the dangers of fatigued driving much thought. After all, most people have jumped into their car with relief after a draining shift at work or after a night out ended later than planned -- or maybe just after a late night at home due to the...
You might not have thought much about how many turns you make to the left and right. Yet, research suggests that maybe you should. The reason is that turning to the left is more dangerous than turning to the right. Here is why: You need to travel across the oncoming...
Cab drivers often warn passengers to be careful when getting out. It’s in their interest to deliver their clients safely to their destinations. Yet, many who travel on four wheels can be slack about how they exit their vehicles. They do not look properly, which can...
Runners are often looking for ways to stay safe, especially when they have to run in urban areas. They may be worried about running near traffic or being struck by a car. Even in rural areas, danger can be high. There is less traffic, but there also are no sidewalks,...
A car accident can happen when you least expect it. One moment you could be driving home from work, and the next you are fighting for your life at the ER. If you are involved in a car accident that is attributable to someone else’s unlawful actions, you deserve...
Liability after a drunk driving crash is often much more straightforward than with other kinds of collisions. You need to know who is at fault to make an insurance claim or to take a negligent driver to civil court. Often, drivers who directly cause collisions will...
You often hear the term “total loss” thrown around after a serious car crash. Indeed, looking at your car, it may certainly seem like it’s a total loss. But is it? That depends on state law. States have their own total loss laws that determine how insurance companies...
When you see the frequent safety tips offered to cyclists, you might get the impression that it is they who should be doing more to prevent car-bicycle collisions. The truth is, as a cyclist, there is only so much you can do to stay safe every time you set out on the...
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