The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention list three different types of driving distractions. The first two are fairly obvious to most people: Visual distractions and cognitive distractions. If you are thinking about something else or daydreaming, you’re clearly...
The actions you take and the decisions you make after an unexpected experience can have a profound impact on your legal and financial rights. No one anticipates getting into a collision with a commercial truck, but that is the reality for thousands of people across...
If you’re trying to find a safe vehicle to drive, you may automatically be drawn toward taller vehicles, such as pickup trucks and SUVs. They give you a sense that you are further removed from the road and less vulnerable. People often feel safer driving in them and...
Listening to music can be very nice when you’re running to get some exercise. It helps you pass the time, it’s a distraction from the difficulty of running, and many people can’t imagine going for a jog without it. In fact, some claim that they can run faster or...
Semitruck drivers provide a valuable service to this country but pose a significant risk to other people on the roads. These large vehicles can easily crush smaller vehicles and cause significant injuries to anyone struck. All drivers must ensure they’re being as...
It is often claimed that a loud motorcycle is a safe motorcycle. People say that because they are louder, other drivers are more likely to hear them coming and avoid hitting them. That’s not exactly true, though, and it’s important that you know the real science...
You’re a competent and conscientious driver, but you’re not really mechanically minded. Thus, you rely solely on professionals to oversee the maintenance of your vehicle. You’ve taken your car into the garage and they say that your brakes needed to be repaired....
Car accidents are common throughout Tennessee. Even in minor accidents, injuries can occur. After an accident, you may feel fine and think you weren’t injured. However, failing to seek medical evaluation may lead to more serious issues down the road. Also, without...
There are certain major and unavoidable costs that come with your driver's license. You have to pay for your driver's education course and then for your test. You have to pay a fee for your license and then pay to renew your license. You also have to pay a vehicle...
Did you know that weather-related accidents in the U.S. cause more deaths than larger weather disasters, such as flooding, tornadoes and hurricanes? Unfortunately, the state of Tennessee sees many adverse weather conditions throughout the year, which only increases...