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Five Under-Appreciated Hazards of Driving around Semi Trucks

By | November 17th, 2016

Not fully appreciating the dangers of semi trucks is a common failing among motorists. This is caused by a lack of awareness of the truck’s limited braking and swerving ability, their large blind spots, and other limitations. Driving near semi trucks is dangerous. Here are five reasons why: Trucks Cannot Stop on a Dime Semi trucks are up to twenty times heavier than the average car. Although they have more wheels and therefore more brakes than a car, they require more braking distance. Pulling too closely in front of a.

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Car Accidents Caused by Poor Vehicle Maintenance

By | November 17th, 2016

When it comes to car accident causes, many people think of drunk drivers, texting & driving, and bad weather conditions. But did you know that poor vehicle maintenance is another reason that accidents occur? If drivers know or should have known their vehicle had maintenance issues that could cause an accident, they could be held liable if their vehicle causes injuries to others on the road. Auto maintenance issues that could lead to such a situation include: Cracked Windshield – A cracked windshield may not seem like a big deal,.

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How to Avoid an Airbag Injury in a Car Crash

By | November 10th, 2016

Because of much misunderstanding about airbags, people often underestimate the force of their deployment. A car crash happens quickly and is over after about 200 milliseconds. Because an airbag must fully deploy before the driver’s face reaches it, it has about 25 milliseconds to do its job. Airbags therefore, must use a fast chemical reaction, (i.e. an explosion) for inflation. People have said that getting hit by an airbag is like getting struck by a baseball bat. That’s an accurate description given that airbags have broken bones in the face.

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Five Construction Zone Hazards That Cause Motorcycle Accidents

By | November 10th, 2016

The motorcycle’s design gives it great agility on the road but also makes it less stable than four-wheeled vehicles. This makes motorcycles vulnerable to pavement irregularities, sand, debris, and other road conditions that present only a minor annoyance to motorists. The problem only gets worse in road construction zones, which are full of “booby traps” waiting for the unwary motorcyclist. Here are five construction zone hazards that cause motorcycle accidents: Poor road friction. Road surfaces in construction zones are anything but ideal. They can be unpaved with loose sand, gravel,.

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Distractions and Risk of Traffic Accidents

By | November 10th, 2016

Traffic deaths have increased significantly over the last year according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  Distracted driving may be involved.  There is no shortage of distractions while driving. Cellphones have been blamed for increasing traffic accidents.  Some drivers continue to text despite knowing the dangers.  Cellphones are not the only distractions drivers have to contend with. Entertainment Many drivers listen to music or even TV shows on their car radio or satellite radio.  Eating and drinking while driving takes our attention from the road. Pets Pets in the.

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Blind Spots and Truck Accidents

By | November 3rd, 2016

Thousands of accidents involving large trucks happen every year on California highways. Many of these crashes are avoidable.  More and more drivers in the United States are sharing the road with these vehicles. Many vehicles are operating at different speeds. The maximum speed on California highways is 65 mph.  Some areas allow 70 mph if posted.  Tractor trailer units are limited to 55 mph.  Highways with four or more lanes require large trucks to remain in the two farthest right hand lanes.  These two lanes are also shared with many cars..

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Hazards of Late Season Riding

By | November 3rd, 2016

As summer turns to autumn and winter begins to appear around the corner, motorcyclists strive to get those last rides in.  Getting out there on the “twisties” and riding hard alone or with friends is extra fun knowing any day could be the close of the season. There are a few additional concerns riders must have as they venture out on the roads at the end of the year: Dressing for the Weather It’s usually cooler this time of year so it’s important to make sure you have clothing to.

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Typical Parking Lot Car Accidents

By | November 3rd, 2016

Parking lot car accidents are quite common as vehicles and pedestrians are constantly moving. Most parking lot accidents occur at low speeds, and unless there are witnesses, it can be hard to prove who is at fault. Different Types of Parking Lot Accidents The driver in the parking lane suddenly stops, gets rear-ended – The driver who causes the rear-end collision is almost always at fault. Whether you’re driving on a street or in a parking lot, it’s important to follow the vehicle in front at a safe distance and.

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How Older Riders Can Avoid Motorcycle Accidents

By | October 27th, 2016

Aging is a gradual process that acts over the course of decades. Many of its effects are barely perceptible but they occur just the same. Visual clarity, peripheral vision, night vision, and the eye’s ability to refocus between the near and far fields all diminish. Reaction speed, muscular strength, flexibility, and general stamina also diminish. All of these physical capacities are important to motorcycling. Motorcycling’s inherent dangers make greater demands on reaction time, quick judgments and physical stamina than driving a car. Yet, the number of older motorcyclists on the.

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Why Emotional Distraction Increases Your Risk of a Car Crash

By | October 27th, 2016

Although it isn’t something you can see, hear, or touch, driving under the influence of strong emotions is a form of distracted driving. Negative emotions such as anger and sadness are especially distracting. They direct thoughts away from driving to the matter that upsets you. Anger also increases aggressive driving and reduces your tolerance of the driving mistakes of other motorists. This increases the likelihood of giving in to road rage. In fact, recent research shows that negative emotions increase your risk of a car crash tenfold. Strong emotion causes drivers.

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