Would it surprise you to learn that the vast majority of those injured or killed in car wrecks on American roads are men? Maybe you have some strong opinions about whether women or men make better drivers, and maybe you don’t – but the studies are clear: Men are far...
Being able to drive in a variety of conditions opens up a new world of possibilities for drivers. Being able to drive safely at night is an important skill to have because you never know when you’ll need to leave while it’s dark. Before you leave at night, make sure...
Driving distractions are hard to avoid, because they can take many forms. For example, a parent can be distracted by a child in the car, or a teenager could be distracted by a phone. But one thing that you can do to help keep yourself safe is to understand the three...
The colder winter months bring with them numerous safety risks. The possibility of a car crash is a constant concern during your winter commute, and drunk drivers contribute a lot to your fatal crash risk. Although it is possible for you to cross paths with a drunk...
If you suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a motor vehicle accident, it’s very important to understand what signs to look for. These types of injuries need immediate medical treatment and they can often get worse over time. Moving quickly is important, and that...
When you set out on the road, it is easy to assume that you are clearly visible to all other drivers. Yet even if your car were ten feet high and fluorescent pink, there are people out there who will somehow miss seeing you. If nothing suggests a driver that crashed...
Policymakers and law enforcement professionals often express intense frustration at the ongoing issue of drunk driving. Although everyone receives information about the effects of alcohol during driver's training and exposure to awareness campaigns on billboards get...
When you imagine motor vehicle crashes, what do you picture in your mind? Probably two vehicles going at high rates of speed striking each other with serious outcomes for the drivers and passengers. Or a vehicle traveling like the wind that eventually strikes...
Everyone learns that drunk driving is dangerous, but some people still get behind the wheel after having had too much to drink. They may think that their actions are harmless, but chemical impairment increases the probability that they will cause a major wreck....
The physical injuries sustained after a road traffic collision can be catastrophic, especially in high-speed incidents or crashes that involve larger vehicles. Recovering from head injuries, spinal cord damage and shattered bones can take many, many months. Sometimes,...
