Car Accidents

It is widely known that the working hours for truck drivers are regulated by the law. This is done to avoid instances of driver fatigue, given that truck drivers usually operate over long distances with little to no time for rest in between. The Federal Motor Carrier...

We count on our big rig drivers to keep our economy working. They are responsible for keeping the flow of products moving from suppliers to manufacturers to retailers. Commercial truck drivers assume a lot of risks when they get behind the wheel, and their safety and...

When you look at fatal accident statistics, you'll find that most age groups have actually seen a recent reduction. For instance, the National Safety Council reports that those who are under 5 years old have experienced 12% fewer fatal car accidents over the last 10...

There are a lot of different things that make someone a poor driver. Age is a big one, as inexperienced drivers have been shown to crash more often. But now scientists have suggested that even your genes could impact your abilities. What they found is that there is a...

Many drivers strike a personal balance between safety and convenience on the road. They know the traffic rules for optimal safety, and they may bend those rules by engaging in certain personal habits. The decisions that you make while driving can increase your risk of...

A blind spot is an area around a vehicle where the driver cannot directly see. The obstruction can be caused by a vehicle's bodywork, head restraints or window pillars. It can also be caused by the rear-view and side-view mirrors’ angles, which only allow a limited...

Have you ever nodded off behind the wheel? Maybe you felt like you were tired but you thought you could make it home. Then, suddenly, you jerked your head up and realized you’d nodded off. Maybe it was short enough that you hadn’t even left your lane, but you still...

If you work for a trucking company or know someone who does, then you might be aware of the many pre-trip requirements that tractor-trailer operators must meet. One of them is to abstain from alcohol and get a certain number of hours of rest before they get behind the...

You see it on bumpers and motorcycle helmet stickers, the proclamation that “Loud pipes save lives!” The premise is that the louder the pipes on the motorcycle, the likelier that the drivers on the roads around the motorcyclists will hear them coming and avert a...

Everybody wants to see the roadways get safer -- and that includes auto manufacturers. To that end, they have long been developing new safety devices that aim to protect both drivers and their passengers. Many safety devices start out as add-ons and luxury items...