While you’ll probably feel proud of your child for passing their driving test, you may also worry for their safety. It’s natural, as driving is a high risk activity, and young, newly qualified drivers are the highest risk category of anyone. So what can you do to help...
Auto Accidents
Deadly car accidents are on the rise
For the past few years, the number of fatal accidents in the United States has increased. Between 2020 and 2021, for instance, the total number of fatal crashes went up by more than 10%. And this was after it had risen by 7% in the previous year, from 2019 into 2020....
A driver’s poor health can lead to trucking accidents
Truck driving is no easy job. Truckers spend many hours on the road with nothing much more than the sound of the engine and whatever radio station happens to stay strong. The life of a trucker isn’t often helped by strict deadlines, causing many drivers to put their...
3 driver aggressions that could end up harming you
If you are a calm driver, you might laugh at some of the things other drivers do. You might wonder how they can get so wound up and charitably dismiss their behaviors as silly or stupid. Downright dangerous might be a more accurate term. Drivers who are easily wound...
Can sunglasses improve driver safety?
While the weather isn’t always perfect in California, it is certainly a lot brighter compared to other states. For much of the year, the sun shines and the temperatures exceed 70°F. These conditions tend to encourage people to get out and about to soak up the rays. A...
Distracted driving: Don’t be part of the statistics
It is easy to understand the dangers of distracted driving. A distracted driver can pose a danger to not only themselves but other motorists, too. The statistics are damning, with thousands of deaths recorded annually. Below are the various types of driver...
Watch for these signs of injury after a car crash
People who are involved in a car crash need to be vigilant about watching for signs of an injury. Some injuries that may result from an accident might not be completely evident at the crash scene. Some of these may take days to manifest. You should report anything...
Surprising summer driving hazards California residents face
Driving in the summer can be one of life’s great pleasures here in California. Even driving to and from work can be a pleasurable experience. What could go wrong in the state’s warmest season when you are behind the wheel of your car? Unfortunately, many summer...
What are the most common injuries suffered by children in car wrecks?
Car accidents happen all the time, and children are uniquely vulnerable to injuries in ways that adults are not. Not only are children likely to be injured in different ways than adults, but the injuries that children receive in car accidents tend to be more severe....
Your car’s built-in driving distractions may surprise you
It may seem relatively simple to avoid driving distractions. Keep your phone in your pocket. Use a seatbelt harness for your pets. Drive by yourself, rather than with passengers. All of these things can help, naturally, but there’s still a big issue you have to...