Automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems will soon be a reality for many U.S. drivers. It comes after a concerted campaign by road safety campaigners across the world together with the United Nations. Most new cars sold in the U.S. will have AEB featured as standard...
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How to spot drivers making dangerous driving decisions
Three main considerations affect how safe you are on the road. The first is a combination of weather and overall road conditions. The second is the behavior of other drivers. You don't have control over either of these two factors that could lead to a crash. However,...
Older drivers are getting safer on the roads. Here’s why
On average, Americans are living longer than ever, including here in northern Virginia. The Baby Boom generation is now mostly in their 60s and 70s. As the number of senior citizens with driver's licenses continues to grow, experts used to predict that fatal car...
5 mistakes people make after being involved in an accident
Most drivers aren’t involved in several accidents during their years on the road. So, when an accident happens, most drivers are flustered, disoriented and unsure of what to do. Yet, what drivers do after an accident is important. You easily can make mistakes that...
What is the leading cause of commercial truck rollovers?
Commercial truck rollovers are one of the most visually dramatic kinds of crashes you can witness. It is also a crash that has the potential to involve other vehicles. It could affect multiple lanes of traffic or even cause damage to businesses and homes near the...
The role of speed in pedestrian accidents
There are many factors that determine how badly someone is going to be hurt in a pedestrian accident, such as the height of the individual, the type of car that hits them, exactly how the crash occurs, the time it takes for emergency crews to respond and the like....
Headlights may help avoid accidents, even during the day
Traditionally, most drivers think of their car's headlights as something they use to see better when it’s dark out. While this is certainly one component to consider, what you really need to think about is how your headlight usage may impact other drivers. In this...
Driving in Virginia? You’d better put your phone down
Distracted driving is a major problem on the roads, and it’s gotten worse ever since smartphones became commonplace. To combat the problem, Virginia now officially forbids the use of handheld devices while drivers are behind the wheel. Read on to learn how recent...
Your phone is a powerful tool for documenting a car crash
Not that long ago, police officers and the reports they authored were often the only documentation of major car crashes. Mistakes, misinterpreted data and oversight in official police reports may have meant that someone who caused the crash walked away without...
Tips for teaching your child to be a safe pedestrian
Around 20% of all deaths to children under 15 years old are due to vehicles hitting them when they are out on foot. The chances of a child surviving a pedestrian accident are particularly slim. When they do survive, they are likely to suffer severe injury. Why are...