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Three of the Most Common Summer Car Accidents

By | July 20th, 2017

Summer is a time of warm and sunny weather when many motorists take to our roads and highways. It is also a time of year that has the most traffic accidents. Factors such as increased traffic levels as well as good road conditions that encourage speeding and aggressive driving, contribute to this high car accident rate. But what kinds of accidents are these? The answers to this can help you avoid becoming a summer statistic yourself. Here are three typical summer car accidents: Construction Zone Accident Road construction crews take.

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Tire Blowout Cause Thousands of Car Accidents Every Year

By | 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.

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How Your Spare Tire Can Cause a Car Accident

By | June 16th, 2016

The spare tire in your trunk can be a real life saver. Without a spare, you would have to get your car towed to a repair facility. That being said, improper care and use of a spare tire may also cause a serious car accident. Here are three ways this comes about: Driving on an under-Inflated Spare Tire Tires leak air over time, even when they aren’t used. People who diligently keep their tires inflated to the proper pressure (and those who don’t), often forget they even have a spare.

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How to Avoid a Truck Accident During a Front Tire Blowout

By | June 13th, 2016

A front tire blowout at highway speeds is the stuff of nightmares for most truck drivers. When the front steering tire of the tractor goes, the driver will feel the steering tug hard to the side of the blown out tire. A blown left tire means veering into oncoming traffic, while a right tire blowout means going off the road. While both of these alternatives are equally grim, there is a third: coming to a safe stop at the shoulder of the road without incident. This is doable because drivers.

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