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People who enjoy the feeling of the open road that only comes on a motorcycle usually take great care to ensure they remain safe throughout their ride. They can do all the things they know they need to do, including wearing a helmet and following proper driving laws, but they are still at risk of…

If you are like most adults, when you hear the phrase distracted driving, the first thing you picture is probably somebody typing away a text message on their phone. While it is true that cellphones are among the top causes of distraction in a vehicle, they are far from the only cause and definitely are…

There are many cases where you cannot avoid a drunk driver. Everything just happens quickly on the road, and mistakes made by a drunk driver can cause an accident that you can never anticipate. That said, defensive driving can help, and knowing how to identify a drunk driver before a crash may allow you to…

When you drive, one of the things that likely worries you is how many large trucks you have to be around. On more than one occasion, you’ve seen a driver go off the road or swerve into someone else’s lane. You’ve seen drivers speed and become aggressive as well. As a safe driver, you can…

One of the things all cyclists fear is inattentive car drivers opening their door into the path of their bike. Town planning and road planning can help make the roads safer for cyclists. Sadly, many town planners in Texas are only interested in making the streets faster for cars. As an average citizen, there are…

Another driver hits you from behind because they were tailgating, moving too fast for the traffic or simply distracted. You’re injured, and your car is damaged — but the accident definitely isn’t your fault. That may not mean anything to your insurance company. You probably expect your car insurance premiums to rise when you’re responsible…