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Avoiding a Car Crash: Understanding Target Fixation

By | August 4th, 2016

Target fixation occurs when excessive focus on an object causes the operator of a vehicle to collide with the object. The term was first used during World War II to describe fighter pilots who flew into the very targets they were strafing. Today, it’s a big problem for motorcyclists because their machines are sensitive to subtle body movements that cause them to steer in the same direction as their gaze. Target fixation can also happen to motorists. Here are two ways this commonly occurs: Target Fixation Caused By “Rubbernecking” If a.

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Handling A Car Accident With Your Classic Car

By | August 4th, 2016

Car accidents are stressful enough. Car accidents in a classic vehicle can feel twice as bad. Drivers of classic cars tend to be more careful on the road, but in reality it makes little difference. There’s always the chance of a collision with a careless driver or other unavoidable circumstances. But a crash with your classic car doesn’t have to ruin your day. Following a few basic steps will get you back on the road in no time. Classic Car Insurance Your classic ride needs different insurance than your daily.

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Common Facial Injuries Sustained in a Car Accident

By | July 28th, 2016

Facial injuries are one of the most common and emotionally difficult injuries sustained in a car accident. Those who suffer facial injuries often endure extreme pain and may require extensive surgeries including those of a reconstructive nature. Types of Facial Injuries The kind of collision and the speed at which it occurred determine the severity of one’s injuries. Some of the most common injuries include: Burns – When an airbag deploys at a rate up to 200 miles per hour, chemical or friction burns can occur. Burns can also result.

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Can Faulty Tires Cause a Car Accident? Yes!

By | July 28th, 2016

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urges motorists to pay close attention to their tires – especially since the hot weather is spreading across the country. How can a faulty tire cause a car accident? Car Accident Statistics The experts outline that heated asphalt adds to the wear tires experience on a daily basis. In fact, failing tires may be to blame for as many as 11,000 car accidents each year. Examples include drivers who lose control and cross into oncoming traffic or rollover accidents. Tire Problems to Avoid.

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Avoiding a Car Crash: Reasons for Wearing a Seat Belt

By | July 21st, 2016

Even though seat belts have been in cars for decades, some people still fail to use them. Part of the reason for this, is that current generations fail to learn the lessons of previous generations. Each generation starts from scratch and must either be convinced, or learn the lesson themselves the hard way. This is why thousands of people die each year when involved in a car crash without their seat belt on. Hopefully, these three reasons for wearing a seat belt will convince some people to buckle up. Injury.

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Exercises That Improve Your Driving and Reduce Your Car Accident Risk

By | July 14th, 2016

Motorists with years of driving experience might question the need to improve their driving skills. “Doing” is the best way to get better at something, right? Well, yes and no. It is true that you can’t excel at anything without direct practice. However, practice alone will make you plateau. This is why athletes do specific exercises to improve their performance, and driving a car isn’t any different. The exercises described below aren’t a rehash of your high school driver’s ed courses. Instead, they are exercises that are enjoyable or useful.

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Windshield Care Tips That Prevent Car Crashes and Injuries

By | July 7th, 2016

Your windshield does more than shield you from the wind as its name implies. It shields you from gravel and rocks kicked up by the cars and trucks in front of you. It provides structural support to the roof in case of a rollover accident. It gives the right front airbag a back surface against which to inflate. It keeps unbelted passengers inside the car during collisions and rollovers. And it should give you an unobstructed view of the road. To ensure that your windshield continues to do these functions,.

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Avoid a Car Accident on Your Work Commute with These Five Tips

By | June 30th, 2016

Commuting is a dangerous activity because the roads are packed with motorists in a rush to get to their destinations. When you’re late to work and the traffic isn’t cooperating, it can put you in a very bad mood. This mindset, common to many commuters, can lead to aggressive driving and car accidents. Here are five tips for safe commuting: Minimize commuting. Ask if you can work from home on days that don’t require interaction with others at your job. The Internet as well as cloud computing make this possible,.

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Did an Aggressive Driver Cause Your Car Accident?

By | June 30th, 2016

California is among 15 states that have taken a proactive approach to aggressive driving. The behavior, which can be difficult to pinpoint unless you examine the sum of its parts, is responsible for many a car accident. Speeding. The Insurance Information Institute (III) identifies speeding as a contributing factor to crashes caused by aggressive driving. This behavior may refer to driving at unsafe speeds for current road conditions or a blatant failure to observe the speed limit. Erratic driving. You have undoubtedly seen motorists who weave in and out of.

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Four Common Driving Myths That Can Cause a Car Crash

By | June 23rd, 2016

We get our information about the world from many sources. Because not all information sources are reliable, many of us carry around a lot of misinformation in our heads. Although some incorrect beliefs are harmless, those related to driving can kill. Here are four driving misconceptions that make you a danger to yourself and others on the road: Distracted Driving Is a Teen Problem The first step in overcoming a driving safety problem, is knowing that one exists. Thinking that only teens have this problem implies that you don’t because.

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