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Car Accidents Caused by Dangerous Driving Habits

By Patrick Hogan | January 5th, 2017

Having a driver’s license is a huge responsibility. That’s because any mistake motorists make while behind the wheel can cause a catastrophic accident in a matter of seconds. Safe driving requires both concentration and care. Here are four dangerous driving mistakes you need to avoid: Driving Drowsy Driving drowsy is just as dangerous as driving drunk. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 83,000 car accidents and over 1,000 fatalities are caused by tired drivers every year. They have decreased reaction times and impaired decision making. If.

Three Signs You Are at High Risk of Getting into a Car Accident

By Patrick Hogan | December 29th, 2016

There are exceptional drivers who haven’t had a car accident in decades, and there are people with checkered driving records filled with accidents. People in the second category are often in denial about the true state of their driving skills. For the benefit of these drivers, here are three signs that you are at high risk of getting into an accident: Your Driving History Has Multiple Car Accidents Accidents do happen, but when they’re a recurring pattern, they aren’t fluke occurrences. The average person has three to four accidents over their entire lifetime as a.

Dress for Safety

By Patrick Hogan | December 29th, 2016

When someone driving a car is involved in an accident there are a few things that protect them. The first thing is the car itself. The car is a shell protecting the operator. Much of cars today has a considerable amount of plastic and aluminum but under the decorative cover are steel bars surrounding the occupants. Airbags are now required in all vehicles adding an additional cushion in the event of a collision. Seatbelts with shoulder harness have been required for many years which holds the driver in the seat. .

Helmet Choices

By Patrick Hogan | December 29th, 2016

California requires motorcyclists and their passengers to wear helmets. DOT are the only approved helmets in California and in those states that require a helmet. There are fines for not obeying the helmet law. If you are in an accident, they are your best protection from serious injury. Buying a helmet for motorcycling is not a simple as it sounds. There are many different types to choose from. There are several different styles and the prices vary widely. As long as you purchase a helmet designed for motorcycling and it.

Danger of Black Ice

By Patrick Hogan | December 22nd, 2016

Black ice forms on the roadway when the surface temperature falls to 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below. This phenomenon usually occurs suddenly. A driver can be traveling down a wet road without any difficulty and suddenly the situation changes. Ice. Almost as quickly as the road turned into a skating rink, it can change back to an innocent wet roadway. Freezing conditions occur at 32 degrees and can thaw quickly when the surface temperature goes up slightly. Black ice is invisible. It is difficult or impossible to tell black ice.

Avoid Motorcycle Accidents by Increasing Your Situational Awareness

By Patrick Hogan | December 22nd, 2016

There’s no question that motorcycling is a risky mode of transportation. Motorcycles are inherently unstable, lack a protective cage, and lack energy absorbent bumpers and crumple zones. The only way the motorcyclist can compensate for this is through greater focus on the road and traffic situation. In other words, she or he must develop a high level of situational awareness. Here are three tips for accomplishing this: Allow Plenty of Following Distance There’s a limit to the processing speed and reaction time of the human mind and nervous system. The.

Avoiding a Car Crash: Studies Show That Light and Caffeine Increase Alertness

By Patrick Hogan | December 22nd, 2016

We rely on sunlight and the lack of it to ‘tell’ our bodies when it’s time for wakefulness and for sleep. It’s responsible for our circadian rhythm, which is essentially a 24 hour wake/sleep pattern of our biological functions. The 24 hour cycle of sunlight and darkness keeps everyone’s ‘internal’ clocks synchronized in a particular geographic location. If you fly to another part of the world, your circadian rhythm eventually adjusts to the day/night cycle of the particular locality. It turns out that the blue-green part of sunlight is responsible.

California Truck Accidents Involving Older Drivers Increasing

By Patrick Hogan | December 15th, 2016

In October, 2016, CBS News reported the results of research into truck accidents involving older truckers. More CDL drivers 65-years-of-age and older have been pressed into service to meet the ongoing truck driver shortage. At present, there are no skill tests or other special requirements that retirement-age drivers must pass to operate big rigs. However, the number of accidents involving older CDL drivers is increasing. Increase in Accidents Crash data analyzed for the article revealed a 19 percent increase in accidents involving CDL drivers ages 70 and older in the.

Negligent Driving and Wrongful Death

By Patrick Hogan | December 15th, 2016

Tragic accidents involving death occur every day in the United States. Many who die in these accidents were doing nothing wrong. They were in the wrong place at the wrong time. An operator of a motor vehicle can be held responsible for the death of another if they are driving negligently. One can be considered driving negligently if they caused the death of another by doing something that could have been prevented. This is referred to as a wrongful death. Distracted Driving Driving while using a cell phone or other device, reading a.

Car Accidents Caused by Distracted Teens

By Patrick Hogan | December 15th, 2016

When children in California turn 15 ½, they often take the test for their temporary license. After many hours of practice time on the roadways, they get their license. And their freedom. Unfortunately, this new found freedom can come with a price as teens often find themselves distracted behind the wheel. The National Transportation Safety Board has worried about distracted driving and teenagers for years, which is why the agency recommended that all states prohibit those with learner’s permits and intermediate licenses from using cell phones while driving. Common teenage.

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Car Accidents Caused by Dangerous Driving Habits

Three Signs You Are at High Risk of Getting into a Car Accident

Dress for Safety

Helmet Choices

Danger of Black Ice

Avoid Motorcycle Accidents by Increasing Your Situational Awareness

Avoiding a Car Crash: Studies Show That Light and Caffeine Increase Alertness

California Truck Accidents Involving Older Drivers Increasing

Negligent Driving and Wrongful Death

Car Accidents Caused by Distracted Teens

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