Texting And Driving Putting America’s Highways In Peril
Recent research reminds us that tragedy can strike with frightening regularity out on the highway – and lots of stories … Read more
Recent research reminds us that tragedy can strike with frightening regularity out on the highway – and lots of stories … Read more
Driving in the winter means snow, sleet and ice that can lead to slower traffic, hazardous road conditions and unforeseeable dangers. Meaning that additional emphasize should be placed on safe driving techniques to help prevent accidents from occurring.
Despite all the attention currently focused on distracted driving by various media outlets, some people may find that they’re engaged in other forms of dangerous activity behind the wheel.
One particularly egregious – and yet increasingly common – example is people who drive with pets on their lap. Even those who keep their pets properly secured in the back seat may find themselves distracted if they turn around at all to tend to them or play with them while in a moving vehicle.
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During the underwriting process, insurance companies will examine a series of factors to determine an applicant’s premium, including driving history.
Though the best decision you can make is not to travel in severe weather, if you’d do have to head out from the comforts of your home, the first tip is too allow for enough time and be aware of forecast conditions.
Driving in the winter means snow, sleet and ice that can lead to slower traffic, hazardous road conditions and unforeseeable dangers. Meaning that additional emphasize should be placed on safe driving techniques to help prevent accidents from occurring.
Sticky accelerators, fuel lines that can burst into flames and even a hood ornament that may impale a pedestrian in a crash are just some of the reasons auto manufacturers over the years have issued a safety recall for their vehicles after they have hit the roads.
Conventional wisdom in the 20th century held that teenage boys were much more aggressive, riskier drivers than their female counterparts.
A recent study suggests that even as many states continue trying to crack down on distracted drivers, motorists will not actually get any safer.
This news comes the same week that Massachusetts became the 30th. state to pass a law against texting behind the wheel, while also restricting cell phone use by teen drivers. According to the Highway Loss Data Institute, there is no significant reduction in crashes after a state passes a law against distracted driving.