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Failing to Use Turn Signals Is a Major Cause of Auto Crashes

By | January 18th, 2018

Many people regard turn signal use as an unimportant part of driving. After all, if you look before changing lanes or turning at intersections, it isn’t needed, right? Looking without signaling isn’t enough because if you’re like other human beings, you sometimes make mistakes such as failing to see a vehicle that could be affected by your turn. This is especially true in crowded and complex traffic situations. Turn signals also increase your predictability to the other vehicles around you. The predictability of other cars allows you to navigate your.

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Driver Habits That Cause Car Accidents With Pedestrians

By | January 11th, 2018

No one questions the fact that car accidents involving other cars are serious affairs. Although property damage to another car means an increase in one’s insurance premiums, injuries or fatalities can result in more serious consequences such as civil or possibly criminal litigation. In the case of a car accident involving a pedestrian, a serious injury or a fatality is highly probable. Most drivers fail to fully appreciate that they’re only one driving mistake away from being charged with vehicular manslaughter whenever they get behind the wheel. Here are four.

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Avoid the “Lemming Syndrome”

By | January 11th, 2018

It’s common for drivers to make the error of basing traffic choices on the car before them. Our actions frequently depend on the speed and brake lights we see in front of us, rather than nearby signage. It’s an easy trap to fall into–more so for experienced drivers. Having so little agency on the road can be dangerous. For instance, following the “flow of traffic” is not a valid excuse for a speed violation in most places. Jams and collisions occur when vehicles constantly accelerate just short of colliding with.

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Why You Should Be More Afraid of a Car Crash Than a Plane Crash

By | January 4th, 2018

Many people are more afraid of flying in airplanes than they are of driving cars. First of all, it feels strange for a human being to be flying in the air as opposed to traveling on the ground. And secondly, whenever there is a plane crash, it is highly publicized, making the news everywhere. Plus a plane crash usually kills more people at one go. However, according to USA Today, the odds of dying in a car crash are 1 in 98 for a lifetime while the odds of dying.

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How to Recover from the Trauma of a Car Accident

By | January 4th, 2018

When you’re in a car accident, you emerge with both, physical and mental trauma. Sometimes, the physical wounds might be very slight but the mental wounds take a long time to heal. People can experience PTSD-type symptoms for months after a car accident. You’ll be doing something innocuous like taking a shower and the car accident will suddenly replay in your head, leaving you feeling shaken. Don’t worry if this happens to you. It’s actually quite normal. When people have a brush with death, they do naturally feel disturbed. Here.

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What Kind of Gear Should You Use to Prevent Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents?

By | December 28th, 2017

Motorcycle accidents are notoriously bad. A motorcycle rider is exposed to the elements and can be thrown off the motorcycle easily. Their legs can also be crushed underneath the motorcycle. And if they’re not wearing proper gear, then the chances of injury are greater. The Necessity of a Helmet and Protective Gear Given how bad motorcycle accidents tend to be, it’s very important to always wear a helmet and protective gear when you go motorcycle riding. Not only does this gear protect you from the elements (such as dust and.

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Three Airbag Myths That May Cause Harm in a Crash

By | December 7th, 2017

Airbags may cause either complacency or fear in drivers. The truth is, they are neither soft and velvety pillows nor are they instruments bent on doing you harm. When properly used, they save lives and reduce or prevent crash injuries. The key is understanding how they work and using them correctly. This starts with rejecting common myths about them that can cause a fatality or serious injury. Here are three: Airbags Make Seat Belts Obsolete Airbags are supplemental devices. That is, they won’t protect you when used alone without wearing a.

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Tips for Keeping First Responders and Yourself Safer

By | December 7th, 2017

In mid-October, a San Francisco bicycle police officer was seriously injured when a fleeing suspect crashed into the officer. The suspect fled the scene but was later found and taken into custody. While most people would not intentionally cause a crash with a first responder, it is to do our part to keep them safer. As we work to keep them safer, we are also working to keep ourselves safer. There are several ways you can do this. When you see flashing emergency lights, either behind you or coming toward.

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Prepare for Your Trips and Reduce Your Car Accident Risk

By | November 16th, 2017

People often regard their cars much like their walking shoes. Shoes are essential for getting around the home and one’s property, while cars are essential for getting around town and elsewhere. Too many people do about as much planning for road trips as they do for a casual walk. This is a mistake because driving in a car is more dangerous by a wide margin than walking around in shoes. While short and familiar local trips in a well maintained car require little if any preparation, embarking on a longer.

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Brake Checking: A Dangerous Practice That Can Cause a Crash

By | November 16th, 2017

Brake checking is the practice of hitting the brakes to make a tailgater increase their following distance. Drivers often use brake checking as a kind of counter-measure against aggressive drivers or as a means of retaliation. Regardless of the reason, brake checking is aggressive driving, and not only endangers the tailgater, but other motorists as well. It can potentially trigger a pileup crash, especially in wet or foggy conditions. The tailgater could be a distracted driver with their family in the car. Perhaps the driver is a mother dealing with.

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