Car Accidents

Most people run into times when they’re driving and approach a malfunctioning traffic light. The light may stay red permanently with no sign of changing, start flashing or have one of the bulbs go out. These malfunctions can make driving through an intersection...

Learning how to drive and getting a license is probably the most dangerous rite of passage for modern teenagers. Thousands of teens get hurt in car crashes every year, and some of them die. As a parent, you want to give your child every opportunity to thrive while...

Everything from your health and behavior to the weather influences your likelihood of getting into a crash. You probably already take steps to keep yourself safe by minimizing your driving risks. You know that texting at the wheel leads to crashes, so you turn off...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...