The holiday season is a great time for visiting friends and family. Unfortunately, it can also be a dangerous time to be on the road. Car crashes result in many injuries and deaths every year. When driving during busy travel times, keep a few safety tips in mind to...
Month: October 2022
3 forms of driving distractions
If someone asked you for an example of a driving distraction, you would probably have a little difficulty naming different scenarios. One such example is someone could be changing the radio station when they drift over the centerline. Or, a driver could be sending a...
Why you shouldn’t consider a car crash an accident
If you are in a crash with another driver, it’s improbable that you or they meant to cause a collision. There’s obviously the odd exception, such as if an angry driver rams you off the road, but most crashes are unintentional. People typically refer to these as...
Should you drink coffee if you are tired while driving?
Maybe it’s coffee, or perhaps it is another caffeinated drink such as tea, cola or an energy drink. If you have been driving for long, there is a good chance you have reached for one of these beverages when you got tired at the wheel. It is a commonly held belief that...
Common causes of truck accidents
Truck accidents cause more damage than most crashes involving passenger vehicles. If a semi-truck collides with a small sedan, the results can be catastrophic, even at low speeds. Policy Advice cautions that the trucking industry will continue to grow, meaning the...