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Why Emotional Distraction Increases Your Risk of a Car Crash

By Patrick Hogan | 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.

Avoid a Rollaway Car Accident with These Seven Safety Tips

By Patrick Hogan | October 27th, 2016

When motor vehicles do unexpected things, tragedies can happen. Rollaway accidents have injured or killed people of all ages. They have triggered other accidents after rolling into busy traffic, and have caused property damage. Worn parking gears in automatic transmissions may cause vehicles to slip out of park. In cars built before September 2010, automatic transmissions can be shifted out of park if the key is left in the ignition even though the engine is off and the your foot isn’t on the brake. There are many situations in which.

Four Tire Safety Myths That Contribute to Car Crashes

By Patrick Hogan | October 20th, 2016

One of the most important functions of tires is providing traction with the road. Without traction, braking, steering, and acceleration aren’t possible. Tires also support the car’s weight. When a blowout upsets the weight distribution among a car’s four wheels, the car can lose control and crash. This makes proper tire usage and maintenance an important safety issue. Unfortunately, commonly held tire safety myths prevent car owners from taking proper care of their tires. Here are four common myths: Rapid Air Loss and Blowouts Are Caused by Tire Defects Tire.

Avoid a Car Accident This Fall with These Four Safety Tips

By Patrick Hogan | October 13th, 2016

Fall is here, which means shorter days, cooler temperatures, a lower position of the sun in the sky, falling foliage, and children going back to school. All of these changes affect motorists, who must adapt and compensate in order to avoid a car accident. Here are four tips for safer fall driving: Watch for Leaves on the Pavement Optimum braking requires good tire contact with dry pavement. However, some roads will have a large buildup of leaves, which reduce your braking power. While dry leaves are more than enough to compromise your braking,.

Tire Blowout Cause Thousands of Car Accidents Every Year

By Patrick Hogan | October 13th, 2016

If you see motorists stopped on the highway, it could be because they experienced a tire blowout. Blowouts happen when tires suddenly lose air pressure, and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 23,000 accidents and 500 fatalities occur every year due to such an event. Here is what you should know before you next get behind the wheel: Causes There are a variety of factors that can cause tire blowout accidents. They include: Low tire pressure Mismatched tires Hitting the curb or a road hazard High heat.

Car Accidents Can Cause PTSD

By Patrick Hogan | October 6th, 2016

After a car accident, many people often feel anger, disbelief, fear, and even shock. All of these emotions are normal, and for most people, the accident will soon be a distant memory. But for others, the feelings don’t get better and may in fact get worse. This can lead to a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and around ten percent of serious car accident victims suffer from it. What is Post-traumatic Stress Disorder? According to the Mayo Clinic, it’s a mental health disorder that’s brought on by a terrifying.

Sobering Halloween Car Crash Statistics Every Parent Should Know

By Patrick Hogan | September 29th, 2016

U.S. News writers estimate that about 41 million youngsters will be on the streets on October 31 for trick-or-treating. Dressed up in costumes, they walk from house to house, cross streets, and seek to collect as much free candy as possible. But Halloween is also a night synonymous with a doubled car crash fatality risk for children. Understanding the Risk Factors The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) explains that a combination of risk factors creates the perfect storm. Drunk driving. Officials note that on this evening, 48 percent of.

Avoiding a Car Crash: Micro-Sleep Prevents You from Forcing Wakefulness

By Patrick Hogan | September 22nd, 2016

An under appreciated driving hazard is the lack of sleep. In fact, many people are cavalier about driving while fatigued. Although driving under the influence of alcohol carries much social stigma, the same can’t be said of driving when tired. Yet both forms of impairment are equally dangerous and cause too many fatalities on our roads and highways. The Dangerous State of Micro-Sleep Is it possible to force yourself to stay awake by continually drinking coffee, playing loud music, and using truck driver tricks such as chewing gum? While you.

Blind Spots are Responsible for Thousands of Car Accidents Every Year

By Patrick Hogan | September 15th, 2016

Blind spots are something all drivers deal with when they’re behind the wheel. What is a Blind Spot? It’s the area around a vehicle that drivers cannot see even when their mirrors are properly adjusted. Such spots, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, cause 840,000 accidents each year in the United States resulting in 300 fatalities. Kinds of Accidents Caushttp://www.nhtsa.gov/ed by Blind Spots Intersections, multi-lane roads, and roundabouts all reduce visibility which greatly increases the risk of a blind spot accident. Some of the most common ones are.

Driving Above the Speed Limit Can Cause Tragic Car Accidents

By Patrick Hogan | September 15th, 2016

When you’re running late for work, a concert, or even a family member’s wedding, it can be tempting to drive above the speed limit. But this decision can lead to tragic consequences. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately one-third of all car accidents are caused by speeding, which lead to 13,000 fatalities every year. Believe it or not, many these fatal accidents take place on roadways where the speed limit is 35 mph or less. How Does Speeding Increase the Risk of Car Accidents? Speeding increases the.

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Why Emotional Distraction Increases Your Risk of a Car Crash

Avoid a Rollaway Car Accident with These Seven Safety Tips

Four Tire Safety Myths That Contribute to Car Crashes

Avoid a Car Accident This Fall with These Four Safety Tips

Tire Blowout Cause Thousands of Car Accidents Every Year

Car Accidents Can Cause PTSD

Sobering Halloween Car Crash Statistics Every Parent Should Know

Avoiding a Car Crash: Micro-Sleep Prevents You from Forcing Wakefulness

Blind Spots are Responsible for Thousands of Car Accidents Every Year

Driving Above the Speed Limit Can Cause Tragic Car Accidents

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