Did you know that motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for American teenagers? Moreover, did you know that the fatal accident rate for drivers from 16 to 19 years old is disproportionately high, coming in with a higher fatality rate than you will...
Drivers should maintain a safe following distance. It's generally recommended for a vehicle to be two seconds behind a lead car on a clear sunny day. This distance should be increased to four to eight seconds at night and during harsh weather conditions. Drivers...
Lengthy commutes have become somewhat common in recent decades. Many people drive 45 minutes or more every day to reach work and return home. Spending that much time on the road can become a source of frustration. People may try to reclaim that lost time by...
Texting while driving is dangerous. It is also a violation of state traffic ordinances. There is a handheld device ban in place that applies to all motorists in West Virginia. Drivers who text, read emails or manually dial their phones in traffic are at risk of...
While motorcycling can be efficient and fun, it is also risky. One of the most common causes of crashes is a driver claiming they "didn’t see" the motorcycle. Motorcycles are smaller and narrower, making them harder to see. However, there is often more to it than...
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and death among children, making vehicle safety a top priority for parents and caregivers. Because crashes can happen unexpectedly, taking specific precautions can significantly reduce the risk that children will...
Many professionals have a significant commute to work every day. They spend a half an hour or more in traffic on their way to work and possibly even longer on their way home again in the afternoon. After years of commuting to work, many people become frustrated by...
Wrong-way accidents should never happen, especially on the interstate. Many people feel nervous when first driving on the interstate because of the high speeds, but it is technically safer than other roads. This is largely due to the fact that traffic flows in the...
The legal driving age in the United States is 16, but some argue that this is too young. For evidence, they point to the fact that teenage drivers are involved in a disproportionately high number of fatal car accidents. While this age group is relatively small, their...
Road rage is a major issue in the United States, accounting for 66% of all traffic fatalities. The frequency of violent road rage events in the United States has climbed by more than 400% between 2014 and 2023. People in states with more aggressive driving tend to be...
