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Reduce Your Risk of a Crash With These Headlight Safety Tips

By | September 21st, 2017

Without your headlights, you wouldn’t last long while night driving. A deer, a fallen tree, or a car parked by the side of the road would all become invisible. Cars that can’t see you could pull in front of you and cause a head-on crash. Dim headlights are also risky. If your speed only allows a few seconds to stop your car when you first see a road obstruction, then you’re out-driving your headlights. Dim headlights prevent you from seeing long distances down the road. Either you must slow down.

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Three Dangerous Road Rage Scenarios That Have Caused Car Accidents

By | September 21st, 2017

There are many theories about the causes of road rage. Some blame it on unbalanced drivers, who have emotional or psychological issues. Others say it’s caused by the stress of modern society and by crowded roads. In any case, it’s important for safety’s sake to avoid doing it or triggering it in others. One way you can accomplish this is by recognizing common road rage scenarios in advance before they automatically trigger anger in you, or avoid them so that you don’t trigger it in others. Three of these scenarios.

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Personality Traits That Increase Your Risk of a Motor Vehicle Crash

By | September 21st, 2017

Some people can drive for decades without ever getting into a car accident, while the accident rates of others are so bad that their insurance companies waste little time dropping them. What makes some people so accident prone? Although the inexperience and immaturity of very young drivers is a big factor, that doesn’t explain the high accident rates of some people who are well into their thirties. One explanation is that specific personality traits make some people more prone to engaging in risky driving behavior. The more often an individual.

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Glasses Choices That Increase Your Risk of a Car Accident

By | September 14th, 2017

Vision is the most important of the five senses for driving. Without it, you would go off the road or hit another car in a matter of seconds. It’s why a vision test is required when getting a driver’s license for the first time and for renewals. However, the eyewear choices that drivers make, profoundly affect their safety on the road, sometimes for the worse. Here are three eyewear choices that increase the risk of a car accident: Wearing the Wrong Sunglasses Tints Sunglasses normally make driving safer because they.

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Three Multitasking Misconceptions That Cause Car Accidents

By | September 14th, 2017

Multitasking is impossible for human beings. The human mind can only focus on one thinking task at a time. People who claim to be multitaskers don’t truly work on two tasks simultaneously. Instead, they merely switch back and forth between the two. Each switch-over requires several seconds or longer of recovery, which makes multitasking inefficient. When multitasking between driving and another task, the person is vulnerable to traffic changes that demand their immediate response. This vulnerability happens when their attention is directed away from driving, and during their recovery period when.

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Car Accident Fault: Could You Unknowingly Be a Negligent Driver?

By | September 14th, 2017

Ignorance of the law will not likely be an adequate defense when involved in a liability suit. That’s the reason for the saying that “ignorance of the law is no excuse.” The illegality of some driving acts is apparent to most people such as violating the speed limit, running red lights, or passing a school bus while its lights are flashing. However, there are many ways that drivers can unknowingly commit negligent driving acts. If you get into an accident while doing any of these four examples of negligence, you could be.

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Five Signs Your Car May Catch Fire

By | September 7th, 2017

Fortunately, car fires are fairly rare. However, that doesn’t mean it can’t happen, especially if you own an old car. A car that’s prone to catching on fire can be life-threatening, especially if it happens in a car crash that leaves you incapacitated. Understand that well maintained cars just about never catch on fire. Therefore, having your car checked on a regular basis and keeping up with the maintenance schedule recommended in the car’s owner’s manual should mostly eliminate the danger. In addition to this, keep an eye open for.

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The Top Reasons to Consider Hiring an Attorney After Being Injured in a Motorcycle Accident

By | September 7th, 2017

Riding a motorcycle can be an exhilarating experience for many individuals. However, motorcycle accidents have become an all too common occurrence, often due to the negligence of drivers who do not look out for motorcycles on the road. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you will likely have many questions and concerns, one of which may be whether or not you should consult a personal injury attorney to help you through this difficult time. Here are just a few reasons why it would be in your best.

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Wheel Separations and Catastrophic Truck Accidents

By | September 7th, 2017

Too often wheels break free of vehicles on the nation’s roads. Sometimes, they bounce into ongoing traffic, often causing severe injuries or loss of life. Tire separations threaten occupants of the vehicle involved as well. Wheel loss often causes rollovers, some of which cause injury or death. Victims of wheel separations may seek compensation from those responsible for their injuries. When a commercial truck is involved in a truck accident, a trucking firm may be liable for damages. Sometimes, vehicle maintenance providers or parts manufacturers are liable. Reasons Why Wheels Come.

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The Single Best Way to Prevent a Truck Accident

By | August 31st, 2017

Truck Drivers Who Have the Necessary Skills Truck driving is hard. There’s no doubt about that. People who work in this industry have to be incredibly focused and dedicated. They need to be familiar with all relevant safety regulations. Truck drivers work incredibly long hours. Every one of those hours is going to require a high degree of concentration, and truck drivers need to be up to the task in a landscape that varies all the time. They have to be prepared for long stretches on the road where nothing is.

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