Different factors affect the performance of drivers, one of them being listening to music. Several studies have been conducted in the country and beyond to show how music distracts drivers. Here is how this happens: Cognitive distraction Listening to music requires...
Auto Accidents
5 common causes of semi-truck accidents
Semi-truck crashes are some of the most severe collisions that regularly occur. When massive commercial trucks collide with passenger vehicles, the smaller vehicles and their occupants often bear the brunt of the crash. While it is necessary for commercial drivers to...
Left-turn motorcycle accidents are a top hazard for riders
Motorcycle riders face many hazards on the road. Everything from weather conditions to road conditions to mistakes made by other drivers could cause an accident. Some of these accidents are relatively minor, such as when a biker low-sides around a corner and slides...
Distracted driving: A preventable hazard for drivers
Driving isn’t something that should be done while multitasking because any distractions when driving can lead to fatal or catastrophic crashes. A driver who’s distracted can’t focus on reacting to what’s going on around their vehicle. One thing that many drivers...
Safety tips for driving in heavy rain
There’s no question that rain – particularly a sudden heavy rain like we often get here in Florida – is one of the most dangerous weather-related driving conditions. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), nearly half of all collisions occur while it’s...
PTSD after a car crash can severely impact the victim
People involved in serious car crashes can have many different injuries from the incident. While many people focus heavily on the physical symptoms that occur after these, there are also mental health challenges that come with severe wrecks. Post-traumatic stress...
Why do people drive the wrong way on the interstate?
Some wrong-way incidents have a simple explanation. For instance, maybe a person was using a GPS with outdated maps and the machine did not know that a two-way street had been turned into a one-way street five years ago. In other cases, it could just be an honest...
3 important car seat safety tips for parents
Fit parents usually want to give their children every opportunity in life. They also have a responsibility to meet their children's needs and protect them from known dangers. New parents often go to great lengths to make their homes and vehicles as safe as possible...
What are the leading causes of multi-vehicle pile-ups?
Multi-vehicle pile-ups are harrowing events. These chain-reaction crashes can involve dozens of cars, causing significant property damage, injuries and even fatalities. Understanding the leading causes of pile-ups is crucial to staying safer behind the wheel....
Helping your teen heal emotionally after their first crash
If your teen earned their driver’s license within the last year, they may be doing a lot more driving this summer than they did when they only had a learner’s permit. That means their chances of a crash will increase. It’s important to understand that the time between...