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How Experienced Drivers Get into Car Accidents

By Patrick Hogan | May 4th, 2017

According to the insurance companies, young inexperienced drivers have a high risk of getting into a car accident. In addition, a person with a driving record full of accidents will likely continue this pattern. Does this mean older and more seasoned motorists are safe drivers. Not necessarily. If a motorist is not actively focused on defensive driving, she is at risk of having a car accident. This is true even if the she hasn’t been in one for many years. Why is this? Because these people are driving without full use of their greatest asset:.

Avoiding a Motor Vehicle Crash: The Five Qualities of an Accident Free Driver

By Patrick Hogan | May 4th, 2017

The average driver will see three to four traffic accidents in their lifetime. However, some exceptional drivers have had no accidents over the course of their lives. While a few of these people simply enjoyed incredible luck, the perfect records of the others were mostly due to the way they drove. They didn’t have super fast reflexes or race car driving skills. Instead, they shared these five qualities: They Are Emotionally Stable The best drivers don’t emotionally react to the actions or inactions of other drivers. If someone cuts them off,.

Motorcycle Lane Splitting

By Patrick Hogan | May 4th, 2017

Lane splitting is a controversial topic across the United States. Lane splitting is the term used when motorcycles pass in a nonexistent lane. Motorcyclists usually do this when traffic is stopped or exceptionally slow. They might be observed riding the line between lanes of traffic. They can avoid sitting in traffic for long periods and benefit from their size. Motorcyclists can usually fit between the lanes of traffic they are straddling. Is lane splitting legal? Lane splitting is not illegal in California. Some states forbid it. Others are silent. Some.

Target Fixation: A Common Cause of Motorcycle Accidents

By Patrick Hogan | April 27th, 2017

Target fixation is a motorcycle 101 concept that riders learn about when getting their license. Although the problem is easy enough to understand, its solution is easier said than done. Target fixation is the human tendency to “home into” the very thing you wish to avoid. The term was coined during World War 2, when pilots sometimes flew into the targets they were strafing. The problem still exists among pilots today. Operators of highly responsive vehicles, such as aircraft and motorcycles, are especially prone to this problem. The key to.

The Semi Truck U-Turn: A Dangerous Maneuver That Causes Truck Accidents

By Patrick Hogan | April 27th, 2017

The semi truck’s tractor and trailer have a combined length of about 70 feet. A typical highway lane width is about 12 feet. As one might expect, making a u-turn with a semi truck on a two lane highway isn’t easy. It’s also dangerous because a semi truck takes a long time to execute the maneuver and blocks both lanes. Additional reasons semi truck u-turns are dangerous include: The Semi Truck Has Large Blind Spots Unlike a car that permits a 360 degree view when the driver turns her head, the.

How to Avoid an Accident When Driving Behind a Truck

By Patrick Hogan | April 27th, 2017

When driving behind a large truck, you need to exercise special caution. Most trucks have many blind spots and their drivers can’t always see clearly what’s going on around them. Here are a few tips on avoiding a truck accident. Don’t Tailgate Keep a distance of around five seconds from the truck in front of you. The truck driver can’t see behind their truck, and you need to give them space so that they can maneuver without bumping into you. You also can’t see what’s going on in front of.

Millions of People Will Die in a Car Crash This Year

By Patrick Hogan | April 20th, 2017

Given the manner in which a lot of people drive, it’s clear that a lot of people don’t take car accidents seriously. You might feel as if a car crash just isn’t going to happen to you. As many as 1.25 million people will die every single year in a road traffic accident. They also probably believed that a car crash couldn’t happen to them. A car crash isn’t going to kill every single person involved. Around twenty to fifty million people will sustain injuries in car crashes that aren’t fatal. However,.

Brain Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Accidents

By Patrick Hogan | April 20th, 2017

Riding a motorcycle is a fun way to cruise around town. But at times, such a ride ends in a tragic accident. Many injuries can occur when a motorcycle and car collide including those to the brain. If you’re a rider, here are some things you need to know: Types of Brain Injuries There are several types of brain injuries that can result when riders hit their head on the ground, another object, or are hit with enough force that their brain is shaken inside their skull. They include: Brain.

Rideshare Accident

By Patrick Hogan | April 20th, 2017

Ridesharing options are gaining more popularity. Many of us don’t think twice about pulling out our smartphone and opening an app to call an Uber or Lyft driver when we need to get somewhere. Who is liable in the event of an accident? When you are a passenger in someone else’s vehicle, there are always multiple considerations of liability if there is an accident. When riding in public transit there are certain risks as well as protections and limits of liability as these modes of transportation are government run or.

Truck Accidents: When Trucks Become Invisible

By Patrick Hogan | April 13th, 2017

A high-speed collision of a car with a semi truck often has a grim outcome for the motorist. The rear underride guards of semi trailers don’t offer much in the way of a crumple zone for absorbing impact energy. Damaged or rusted guards offer virtually no protection at all. In addition, hitting one at an offset (with the front left or right side of your car) causes severe damage to the car and may demolish the area occupied by the driver or right front passenger. Finally, a high-speed collision with the.

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How Experienced Drivers Get into Car Accidents

Avoiding a Motor Vehicle Crash: The Five Qualities of an Accident Free Driver

Motorcycle Lane Splitting

Target Fixation: A Common Cause of Motorcycle Accidents

The Semi Truck U-Turn: A Dangerous Maneuver That Causes Truck Accidents

How to Avoid an Accident When Driving Behind a Truck

Millions of People Will Die in a Car Crash This Year

Brain Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Accidents

Rideshare Accident

Truck Accidents: When Trucks Become Invisible

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