Teens are often distracted drivers, but be careful not to assume that they’re the only age group contributing to this issue, or even the main one. The truth is that the people you expect to be the least distracted -- parents with their young children in the car -- may...
Motorcycles are not like cars. They have a slim profile; they're not generally painted bright colors, they don't come with seat belts and otherwise offer riders very little protection from others. Thousands of motorcyclists lose their lives after being struck by a...
Nevada has seen an unwelcome surge in traffic fatalities this year. Overall, there have been 30% more fatalities thus far this year than there were during the same period in 2020. Depending on where you live in the state, the news could be even more dire. Nye County,...
As we head into the summer vacation season — typically a time when there are more motorists on the roads — it is prudent to remain proactive about your safety, whether you are a driver or a passenger in a motor vehicle. Remaining aware of the dangers you face on the...
Motor vehicle accidents harm victims in many ways. When severe, accidents can result in physical injuries that are serious or catastrophic. For example, a collision between a small car and a large commercial vehicle can lead to a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord...
If a car hits you, the chances you survive are slim. If you live, you may have severe injuries that need expensive medical treatment. Most pedestrian accidents are not the pedestrians’ fault As a pedestrian, there are certain things you can do to reduce the chance a...
You are driving along outside of town one day when another driver crashes into you. They swerved to avoid hitting an animal. Drivers can panic when they an animal in the road in front of them, and react on impulse or instinct by swerving into the opposing lane....
There is a long-held belief that women can multitask better than men. It bases on the fact that women appear to juggle more tasks than men. Researchers in Germany decided to put it to the test. What they found may surprise you. Women are no better at multitasking than...
Daylight Savings Time (DST) is upon us, an early harbinger of spring. But before you get giddy with anticipation about the extra hour of evening light you will experience, realize that this transition can be a dangerous time for drivers. It may be surprising that the...
