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Jul 20, 2020

Know the most common driving distractions to avoid them

You are your own greatest source of distraction As surprised as most people are to learn this fact, the vast majority of distracted driving crashes don’t involve outside influence at all. According to an analysis of crash data, roughly 62% of all distracted driving crashes involve internal distraction, also commonly referred to as daydreaming. If […]

Jul 8, 2020

Can you spot a drunk driver?

That said, defensive driving can help, and knowing how to identify a drunk driver before a crash may allow you to take proper action to give them more distance and avoid a collision. You may even be able to call the police to get them off the road before someone gets hurt. A few signs you should be wary […]

Jun 26, 2020

3 factors play a large role in all motor vehicle collisions

As a safe driver, you can report these incidents to the authorities. In the meantime, take a look at some of the primary causes of serious crashes involving 18-wheelers. On the whole, the three primary factors in motor vehicle crashes include: These three factors are among those most likely to increase the risk of a serious […]

Jun 15, 2020

How you open your car door makes a difference to cyclists

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 limits to what you can do to make your town more cycle-friendly. Or you could learn a simple technique which […]

Jun 3, 2020

The High Cost of a Car Accident (even when it isn’t your fault)

You probably expect your car insurance premiums to rise when you’re responsible for a wreck — and rightly so. The increase in your premiums after an at-fault accident can be as high as 73% in the first year (and Texas tends to be among the states where premiums increase higher than others). If you’re either lucky or […]

May 20, 2020

Distractions Can Cause Fatal Crashes

Some people believe that shorter distractions don’t matter, but they can be just as dangerous as longer ones. When you think about how far vehicles can travel in a short time, it becomes a bit easier to see just how dangerous quick distractions are.  If a vehicle is moving at 55 miles per hour, it will […]

May 11, 2020

The Problem of Roadway Fatalities in Texas

Traffic declined as much as 55% throughout the state in periods selected for comparison to last year’s traffic data, but the number of traffic fatalities only dropped a bare 3.35%. Some days the rates even exceeded the usual norm, with up to 12 fatalities in a day. Why are there still so many fatalities when […]

Apr 24, 2020

Important Statistics About Distracted Driving

To really understand what the issue looks like, take a look at these statistics: That last statistic is one of the most interesting ones from the whole study. When you look at the other numbers, you see how often people get distracted and how negligent they are. You may think that is because they just don’t […]

Mar 27, 2020

Your Family’s Rights After a Fatal Car Crash in Texas

Wrongful death claims only happen if someone is at fault Sometimes, circumstances lead to tragic outcomes, and no one is directly to blame. Other times, it is obvious that one person is responsible for the tragedy you experience. Drunk driving is one example of a situation where allocating fault is straightforward. Texting at the wheel […]

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