Car Accident
Is Using a GPS While Driving Just as Bad as Texting?
There are all sorts of distractions when we’re driving on the road. Sometimes, it’s a scenic view. Other times, it’s the kid in the backseat. More often than not, however, the most distracting object we have is our phone. We know texting and driving is bad, but we don’t really think about our GPS. Our…
Read MoreThe Number of Car Accidents Spiked Considerably in 2021
The pandemic saw many people staying at home instead of going out. Instead of car accidents going down, however, they only rose as COVID-19 seemingly caused the first spike in risky driving in 2020. A year later when people started feeling safe again, drivers were back out on the roads, tired of spending so much…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Injuries in Drunk Driving Accidents?
Summer is right around the corner. This is the time of year where teenagers are preparing for graduation, young drivers are getting their driving hours in on the road, and many people are gearing up for summer road trips. Unfortunately, there are more opportunities during the warmer seasons for drunk driving accidents to happen. Many…
Read MoreCrash Avoidance Technology Protects Young Drivers
Drivers under the age of 25 are some of the most susceptible to accidents on our roads. They are often newer to driving and can sometimes be reckless. Young drivers may want to show off their skills and have no regard for others on the road because they do not think of the consequences that…
Read MoreWhy a Defective Windshield Wiper Can Lead to Devastating Injuries
When a driver has low visibility, it is an accident waiting to happen. We need to be able to entirely see our surroundings in order to safely navigate them, especially when other drivers are around. This is one of the reasons why our vehicles comes equipped with windshield wipers. As of April 2nd of this…
Read MoreCan a Permanent Daylight Savings Time Reduce Car Accidents Later?
In March, the Senate passed a bill that would make Daylight Savings Time (DST) permanent starting in 2023. If this bill makes it through the House of Representatives and the President signs it, American citizens would no longer change their clocks twice a year. No more springing forward or falling back. This is a welcome…
Read MoreOlder Drivers at a Higher Risk of Fatalities Due to Their Vehicle Choice
Jokes about older drivers have existed as long as driving has. It may seem cliché to say that older drivers are not safe, but there is data that backs this up. Even though recent studies show that drivers in the 70s and 80s are crashing less than ever before, there is a caveat. When these…
Read MoreWhy Are Rural Roads So Dangerous?
It’s easy to assume that fewer accidents happen on rural roads than urban roads. There is generally less traffic on rural roads. Many highways pass through urban areas because the urban areas are where the most people are. Highways often have more lanes of traffic and more bumper-to-bumper traffic which creates more ways cars can…
Read MoreWhy Teenagers Are Afraid to Get Their Driver’s License
A recent study shows that not all teenagers are eager to get behind the steering wheel. Many teens are scared to drive. Many parents of teens are scared for their children. Part of the reason for this anxiety is the strong evidence that teenage drivers cause many accidents due to their inexperience and immaturity. Many…
Read MoreBrighter Headlights Are Causing More Car Accidents
Every driver knows that car lights are essential to driving at night. Chattanooga drivers should also understand that using the car’s bright lights often requires balances. Many rural roads and country roads aren’t well-lit, which makes seeing difficult. It can be especially hard to see when it is foggy or rainy. The balance is that…
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