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Avoiding a Car Crash: Studies Show That Light and Caffeine Increase Alertness

By | December 22nd, 2016

We rely on sunlight and the lack of it to ‘tell’ our bodies when it’s time for wakefulness and for sleep. It’s responsible for our circadian rhythm, which is essentially a 24 hour wake/sleep pattern of our biological functions. The 24 hour cycle of sunlight and darkness keeps everyone’s ‘internal’ clocks synchronized in a particular geographic location. If you fly to another part of the world, your circadian rhythm eventually adjusts to the day/night cycle of the particular locality. It turns out that the blue-green part of sunlight is responsible.

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Why Cracked Windshields Cause Crashes and Increase Their Severity

By | December 8th, 2016

If you notice a crack in your windshield, get it fixed as soon as possible. Unlike a door ding or a bit of rust, it can cause serious safety problems. Even a small crack is significant because temperature changes can increase its size and its impact on your safety. Here are four hazards of a cracked windshield: It No Longer Serves as A “Shield” A windshield does more than protect you from the airstream moving past your car. It prevents small rocks and similar sized road debris from striking you.

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Why Emotional Distraction Increases Your Risk of a Car Crash

By | 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.

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Four Tire Safety Myths That Contribute to Car Crashes

By | 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.

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Sobering Halloween Car Crash Statistics Every Parent Should Know

By | 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.

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

By | 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.

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Blind Spots are Responsible for Thousands of Car Accidents Every Year

By | 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.

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When is a Crash not an Accident?

By | September 8th, 2016

Accidents happen.  Some car accidents can be prevented and some cannot.  Some crashes are so obviously preventable that they seem or may be absolutely deliberate. Operating Under the Influence Every state in the United States has laws making operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs a crime.  Every state limits blood alcohol content to .08.  Some drivers have been arrested at levels five times the legal limit.  Crashes caused by operators under the influence are completely preventable.  Drivers know when they have consumed alcohol or other.

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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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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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