When a motorcycle accident involves seemingly minor scrapes and bruises, the temptation is strong to quickly get past the unpleasant experience and resume your normal daily routine. However, not getting a physical examination by a doctor is a mistake. You may have internal soft tissue injuries that aren’t immediately apparent because there’s no external wound or bleeding. You may not feel the injuries at first because the accident may have triggered pain suppressing hormones. In addition, it may take time before tissue inflammation and/or internal bleeding to become extensive enough to.
Summer is a popular time to take a road trip. But before you program your destination into a GPS, here are some tips that you should know: Get a Tune-up According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), vehicle owners should visit a qualified mechanic to have their air conditioner, battery, belts, and fluids checked before hitting the roadways. Don’t Drive on Limited Sleep The NHTSA also states that driving while drowsy plays a role in 100,000 accidents every year. It is best to get at least eight hours.
As all motorcyclists know, or should know, they have a visibility problem. They lack the size and basic shape of four-wheeled vehicles. Because of this, motorists may not notice them in busy traffic situations or at night. If you add to this the distractions of driver multitasking, motorcycling is clearly a high-risk activity. Motorcyclists should ride as though they’re invisible and increase their visibility by choosing the right colored bikes, helmets, and clothing. Using their headlights during the day also helps. Reflective clothing and strips assist in increasing their night.
Like all large trucks, dump trucks are massive vehicles that can cause great harm in accidents with ordinary motor vehicles. Unlike cars, these behemoths are not designed for stable driving and good handling on the road. That takes a backseat to their main purpose, which is hauling and dumping the heavy loads in their beds. This means they don’t stop on a dime or have anything like the maneuvering capabilities of a car. If you get in their way, you can’t always count on their being able to swerve or.
A car accident can be a frightening event, and at times it can become confusing when dealing with the other driver as well as the insurance company. The many myths surrounding car accidents add to the confusion, which is why we put together this list of myths and truths: Myth: Minor Accidents Never Cause Serious Injuries Truth: Victims should always seek medical treatment after a car accident. While injuries such as bruising and swelling seem minor, they may actually be a sign of a more serious condition that can threaten.
Some frugal car owners with front wheel drive may be tempted to buy new tires for the front wheels only. The reasoning behind this is that the front wheels seem to do everything that matters while the rear wheels just go along for the ride. After all, the front wheel accelerates the car and does the steering. These two vital functions require good tire tread. Once all four tires wear down after careful tire rotation, you can spend half as much money by only replacing the front tires. As long as the.
Two frightening ways of losing control of your car are loss of brakes and uncontrolled acceleration. Unlike losing your brakes, the consequences of an uncontrolled acceleration get deadlier with each second of its occurrence. Your vehicle is going ever faster, which increases the crash energy of a car accident by the square of your speed. Dealing with Uncontrolled Acceleration The first thing you should try is pressing down firmly on the brake. Brakes in good condition should have no problems counteracting the car’s acceleration. After slowing down, pull over to the side.
There are more and more driverless cars on the road. There are an increasing number of companies running experimental driverless car programs. Apple, Google, Uber, and Tesla are a few of the better-known companies running these experiments. Many of us have seen these cars on the road. What will happen when these vehicles go mainstream? Thousands of people are killed and many more are injured in accidents across the country every year. Millions of dollars in losses in property damage are incurred in thousands of accidents every year. Will driverless.
If you’ve been in a serious car crash before, then you have more motivation than most to avoid car accidents. Car accidents are traumatic, can cause debilitating injury, and keep you out of work for an extended time. If you haven’t been in an accident, don’t assume they only happen to other people. It only takes one small mistake made by you or someone else on the road. The key to avoiding many car accidents is focusing on both your driving and the road. Here are four suggestions on improving.
Many accidents occur while backing up. Drivers do not always have a good view of traffic or obstacles behind them. Newer cars are equipped with a rear camera to provide visibility for the driver. These cameras are helpful but may give the driver a false sense of security. The view is often distorted and does not give a perfect assessment of depth perception. The camera lens is also subject to being partially blocked by road dirt. Safe backing requires a continuous view of the rear and sides of the vehicle..