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Truckers are a growing motorist group using Virginia's highways, and commercial trucking accidents occur regularly in Harrisonburg. When a truck crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.
Truckers are a growing motorist group using Utah highways, and commercial trucking accidents occur regularly in Salt Lake City. When a truck crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.
Nationally, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, from 2013 to 2014, deaths increased from 560 to 610, an 8.9% increase, injuries increased from 2,620 to 2,678, a 2.2% increase and the total number of accidents increased from 4,062 to 4,064, a 0.05% increase. Where the cause of death was known, 78% of fatal boating accident victims drowned; of those drowning victims, 84% were not wearing a life jacket.
Nationally, car accidents represent the great majority of the types of crashes that happen on U.S. roadways. However, with the increase in popularity of other types of vehicles including ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, jet skis, skateboards, and others, we are also seeing more serious and fatal crashes involving these types of transportation.
So you can multi-task? Your brain doesn't think so
A lot of myths surround the idea of multi-tasking. According to the online etymology dictionary, the term itself came about for the first time in 1966, and only had to do with computing. It wasn't until as recent as 1998 that the term was traced to usage in human thinking. Current research highlighted by the National Safety Council shows the idea of doing two thinking tasks at one time, as the term has popularly come to mean, is a myth. Curious to learn more about distracted driving? Click here.
With modern safety features, it’s getting harder to die in an accident while it’s getting easier to be in one
Automobiles today have more safety features than ever before. Rear backup assist, cameras, sensors that alert the driver if the car is veering out of the lane. There is something called the “circle of safety” being implemented in more and more models. It’s like an invisible 360 degree buffer zone with safety features on all sides. How safe is your vehicle? Click here to learn more.
Can DUIs be a thing of the past?
We’ve all heard of cars getting smarter, where technology is integrated into the vehicle. Things like rear-view cameras will become mandatory(link is external) for new cars in 2018, for example, and already we’re used to anti-lock brakes. Now, the DADSS program (the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety)(link is external) has introduced a new technology that has to potential to eliminate DUIs all over the country.
Speeding doesn't get you there faster
While it might seem counter intuitive, speeding doesn't help you reach your destination faster, even if you're passing cars. The biggest factor that slows drivers down is stop lights. It's not only the time spent in idle; there is also the factor of deceleration and acceleration before and after them. This further reduces your time saved even as it raises your blood pressure. Instead, make a practice to plan your route, leaving ample time to get to where you need to go. For more info on how exactly you are wasting your time speeding, click here.
Twelve tips for a safe Independence Day
Fireworks sent over 11,000 people to the emergency room in 2013. Many of the activities that Americans celebrate with include some hidden dangers if not done responsibly. In the spirit of conscientious celebrating, here are some tips to use firecrackers safely.
Ten tips to prevent road rage
Despite roadways becoming increasingly congested, how we feel when driving has everything to do with our attitude. NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) estimates that aggressive driving accounts for about one-third of all crashes and about two-thirds of the resulting fatalities. There are things drivers can do to limit the behaviors associated with aggressive driving.