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...
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Are all motorcycles equally safe?
When most people think of motorcycles, they envision the exhilaration of the ride. They seldom stop to think about the dangers associated with riding a motorbike on the open road. Various factors, including the type of motorcycle that someone purchases, can affect a...
Motorcycle crashes may lead to serious and life-threatening burns
Motorcycle crashes are dangerous because of the impacts on the riders, but there are also other risks. One of those risks is the possibility of being burned. The force of a crash may lead to leaks, sparks, explosions and fires. On top of that, there is a great risk of...
Do lane sensors save lives or create poor drivers?
The idea behind lane sensor systems is simple: The car can tell when it is drifting out of the lane, meaning it could be entering oncoming traffic, a nearby traffic lane or just driving off the shoulder. To prevent accidents, it alerts the driver to this issue, and...
Do LED vests work for night running?
If you’re a runner and you’re looking for ways to stay safe, you know that one of the greatest risks you face is running at night. Drivers just tend not to see you. You may have the “cross” signal at an intersection, but just stepping out into the street could result...
What should drivers do to avoid jackknifing?
Truck drivers have a big job, and they have to be cautious about how they handle their rigs at all times. When a truck driver loses control, there is a risk that the trailer could jackknife. If no one is in the way, there is a possibility that the driver could get the...
Winter driving in Virginia: Safety tips you can use
Virginia is a beautiful state, with plenty of rolling hills and gorgeous scenery -- but it’s got a lot of snow and ice in the winter. That can make driving particularly treacherous, especially when you may be doing it in the dark. What can you do to make winter...
Why do pedestrians keep dying in Virginia?
Fatalities among drivers involved in traffic accidents have hit record lows in Virginia, but the same cannot be said regarding pedestrian deaths. Those have started to rise at a rate that has authorities alarmed. According to a report from the Governors Highway Safety...
Trucking accident risks may increase around the holidays
The winter holiday season is historically a time of family get-togethers and celebrations. What many people fail to realize is that the holidays also bring with them a lot of extra risks. Especially for those who intend to travel on the roads around Christmas,...
The problem with low coverage car insurance policies
The cost of car insurance every month can sometimes come close to actual vehicle payments on leased or financed vehicles. Quite a few people will try to limit what they pay for insurance without stopping to think about the implications of doing so. The less insurance...