Rear-end car accidents are one of the most common types of motor vehicle collisions. Out of the approximately six million car accidents in the United States each year, about 40 percent are rear-end collisions. Passengers in both vehicles can be injured in a rear-end collision, but the passengers in the front vehicle tend to be […]
Disaster Preparedness: Tornadoes
Tornadoes are unpredictable. Sometimes they seem to come out of nowhere, without time for a warning. Although they are often associated with storms, they can occur without a thunderstorm in the area. It’s important to know what to look for and what to do if a tornado is approaching. Tornado Signs One of the most […]
Work Zone Awareness: Drive Like You Work Here
There’s a saying that there are two seasons: winter and construction. That’s a bit of an exaggeration, but there are a lot of highway construction projects taking place this year. Worker safety is a major concern in construction zones. But workers are not the only people in danger in a highway construction zone. Did you […]
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Motor vehicle accidents can be devastating. It’s easy to want to attribute crashes to things beyond our control, like blown tires and faulty brakes. But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that in 94% of motor vehicle accidents, the crash was caused by driver error. These included recognition errors, decision errors, and performance […]
