September 2019 Archives
Truck drivers know that left turns are dangerous
Did you know that UPS truck drivers have been told not to turn left for decades? They simply never do it -- with very rare exceptions when there is absolutely no way to get to a destination without a left turn. In the past, drivers had to figure it out on their own, but they now have the help of special GPS software that takes left turns out of the equation and still finds an efficient route.
How high are car accident fatalities?
Have you ever heard someone say that "driving is the most dangerous thing you do?" Maybe it struck a chord with you because you spend a lot of time on the road, and you want to know what types of risks you face. Maybe it made you shake your head in disagreement because you generally feel safe on the road.
Car crash victims often suffer from hidden injuries
On any given day, most of us drive a vehicle or ride in one at some point. Between commuting to work, transporting children to school and other activities, and running essential errands, most of us may experience a car accident at any time. When car accidents occur, the victims may not know exactly how to respond, and may overlook injuries that do not cause pain or present visible symptoms like bleeding, broken bones or bruising.
Driving tips as kids head back to school
It's fall, so kids are back in school. Suddenly, there is a lot more morning traffic -- or, at least, the traffic patterns have changed. You see an increase in teen drivers in the morning, and you also have a lot of parents bringing younger kids to school.
Do drivers actually see motorcycles?
When a motorcycle accident happens, there is sometimes a fair amount of confusion. The driver of the car insists that they never saw the bike, sometimes assuming that the motorcyclist must have been speeding. The rider, on the other hand, insists that the driver looked right at them and must have seen them. Who is right?
