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...
Estimating your property damage losses after a car crash can be a real challenge. You will likely need to have a professional look at your vehicle, and if you don't have a mechanic you trust, you may need to arrange to tow your car to a second shot to get a second...
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...
Not only is wearing a motorcycle helmet wise. It is also a required by law in Tennessee. This legislation was passed largely in response to a significant number of fatal motorcycle crashes in the state. Not only must motorcyclists wear helmets, but the headgear must...
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....
You may move your arms and legs or physically touch yourself after a car crash to inspect for signs of injury. If you've broken a bone or suffered a cut, you will find those wounds very quickly. However, car crashes are dangerous in part because you don't always know...