May 2018 Archives
Trucking Alliance wants stronger truck driver drug testing
By now, nearly everyone in America knows that the nation is struggling against a dangerous opioid crisis. Anyone you encounter might be using opioids, but to think that some truck drivers also use these powerful narcotics is even more frightening. Unfortunately, many truck drivers do use and perhaps abuse drugs, which means they might be impaired behind the wheel.
A word about car accidents and driverless vehicles
The concept of an autonomous motor vehicle is one of the most talked-about topics in recent years. It appears that the nation remains divided on whether these vehicles make traveling by road safer or more dangerous. After recent fatalities involving driverless cars, controversy over the concept has risen even more in Illinois where many car accidents occur each year.
Intersections are a major source of collision risk on the road
When you get behind the wheel of your vehicle, you expect to reach your destination safely. Illinois has a well-developed transportation system, including freeways, toll roads and surface streets that can help you reach your destination. You may even choose to use surface streets instead of highways to avoid tolls in certain areas. What you don't realize, however, is that traveling through all those additional intersections could increase your risk of a crash.
