By | January 26th, 2017

We are creatures of habit for a reason. Habits get you through daily routines with little mental effort. This is usually a good thing, but not always. Sometimes the habit, such as your commuting route to work, isn’t the best way to do something. People often choose their commuting routes on the basis of shortest distance. However, this often isn’t the safest or even the quickest way to get there. Another tendency of a lot of people is “winging it” when doing something new for the first time such as.

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By | January 19th, 2017

Periodically we hear of 30 car pile-ups, 50 car pile-ups, and even sometimes crashes involving 100 cars or other vehicles.  What causes these?  How could so many vehicles be involved in these accidents?  Each of these situations can cause a chain reaction multi-vehicle accident. FOG Fog is created when warm and cold air combine causing condensation.  It forms during changes in temperature and is often close to the ground. Fog is blinding.  It is impossible to see anything.  It can come up very suddenly on the road.  Drivers may not.

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By | December 29th, 2016

When someone driving a car is involved in an accident there are a few things that protect them.  The first thing is the car itself.  The car is a shell protecting the operator.  Much of cars today has a considerable amount of plastic and aluminum but under the decorative cover are steel bars surrounding the occupants.  Airbags are now required in all vehicles adding an additional cushion in the event of a collision.  Seatbelts with shoulder harness have been required for many years which holds the driver in the seat. .

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By | December 29th, 2016

California requires motorcyclists and their passengers to wear helmets. DOT are the only approved helmets in California and in those states that require a helmet.  There are fines for not obeying the helmet law.  If you are in an accident, they are your best protection from serious injury. Buying a helmet for motorcycling is not a simple as it sounds.  There are many different types to choose from.  There are several different styles and the prices vary widely.  As long as you purchase a helmet designed for motorcycling and it.

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By | December 22nd, 2016

Black ice forms on the roadway when the surface temperature falls to 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below.  This phenomenon usually occurs suddenly.  A driver can be traveling down a wet road without any difficulty and suddenly the situation changes.  Ice.  Almost as quickly as the road turned into a skating rink, it can change back to an innocent wet roadway.  Freezing conditions occur at 32 degrees and can thaw quickly when the surface temperature goes up slightly. Black ice is invisible.   It is difficult or impossible to tell black ice.

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By | December 22nd, 2016

There’s no question that motorcycling is a risky mode of transportation. Motorcycles are inherently unstable, lack a protective cage, and lack energy absorbent bumpers and crumple zones. The only way the motorcyclist can compensate for this is through greater focus on the road and traffic situation. In other words, she or he must develop a high level of situational awareness. Here are three tips for accomplishing this: Allow Plenty of Following Distance There’s a limit to the processing speed and reaction time of the human mind and nervous system. The.

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By | December 15th, 2016

Tragic accidents involving death occur every day in the United States. Many who die in these accidents were doing nothing wrong.  They were in the wrong place at the wrong time.  An operator of a motor vehicle can be held responsible for the death of another if they are driving negligently. One can be considered driving negligently if they caused the death of another by doing something that could have been prevented. This is referred to as a wrongful death. Distracted Driving Driving while using a cell phone or other device, reading a.

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By | December 8th, 2016

When you’re driving, an accident or roadside emergency can happen when you least expect it. A cell phone makes it easy to call for help, but there may be times when you don’t have service. To make sure you are prepared for the unexpected, here are five items you should always keep in your car: Emergency Lighting If you’re stuck on the side of the road, it’s important to have flares or reflectors that will make you visible to other motorists during nighttime hours. Having a flashlight is also a.

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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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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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