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Avoid a Crash by Ignoring These Three Driving Misconceptions

By | June 22nd, 2017

A lot of what motorists accept as truth about driving are often nothing more than common misconceptions. Although they seem like common sense on the surface, some can cause a devastating car accident. Here are three dangerous driving misconceptions: Driving Faster on Your Commute Saves Time Strictly speaking, driving faster does save time but not that much. For example, averaging 55 mph on a ten-mile commute requires about 11 minutes of travel. Averaging 70 mph on the same commute will take 8.6 minutes. This only saves you 2.4 minutes. While the.

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3 More Technologies That Can Help Prevent Car Accidents

By | June 22nd, 2017

The best way to avoid car accidents is to keep your vigil, stay focused and alert, and know the basic car safety rules. However, technology can also help prevent car accidents. Here are a few ways technological advances can help prevent crashes. A Front Crash Warning System A front crash warning system will alert you when you’re getting too close to the vehicle ahead of you. Usually, you’d have to analyze the distance yourself, and a slight miscalculation can have devastating results. If you have an autobrake feature together with.

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3 Technologies That Can Help Prevent Car Accidents

By | June 22nd, 2017

As technology advances, more and more systems are being developed to reduce the risk of getting into a car accident. While no system is perfect, using these systems will improve your safety. Here are a few technologies to look out for when choosing a car to buy or lease. Backup Cameras Most new cars have backup cameras, which are cameras that give you a live camera view of what’s behind your car when backing up. This reduces the risk of getting into an accident because of a blind spot. A.

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Overlooked Driving Dangers That Can Cause a Motor Vehicle Crash

By | June 15th, 2017

Intoxication, texting, and cell phone use are getting a lot of media attention because of their contribution to motor vehicle accidents. However, there are other overlooked driving hazards that may also cause a deadly crash. Because they get little attention, motorists exposed to them often have little awareness of the danger. Drive safely by avoiding these three lesser-known driving hazards: Driving While Sick The demands of a job cause many people to drive to work when they should rest at home. Driving while sick endangers yourself and others on the.

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A Car Accident Attorney Discusses Road Trip Tips

By | June 15th, 2017

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.

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Car Accident Myths and Truths That You Need to Know

By | June 8th, 2017

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.

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How Worn Rear Tire Tread on a Front Wheel Drive Can Cause a Crash

By | June 1st, 2017

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.

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Uncontrolled Acceleration: The Cause of Deadly Car Accidents

By | June 1st, 2017

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.

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Driverless Cars in Our Future

By | June 1st, 2017

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.

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Avoid a Crash by Improving Your Driving Focus

By | May 25th, 2017

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.

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