Many people, especially when they’ve just gotten their license, will feel a bit nervous about driving after dark. The reduced visibility makes it frightening, and they feel like they’re just not as comfortable as they are during the day. But is this fear warranted? As...
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How does maintenance play a role in bicycle crashes?
As a cyclist, you are particularly vulnerable compared to other road users. Therefore keeping your bike in optimal condition is crucial. Here are some points to consider: Tires You have far less contact with the road than other vehicles as your tires are thinner, and...
How can airbags cause permanent hearing loss?
There’s no dispute that airbags do what they’re meant to do – help prevent serious injuries and save lives. The force of a deploying airbag can cause injuries itself. With the exception of the serious injuries caused by defective airbags, most airbag injuries are...
Reckless drivers, larger vehicles causing more pedestrian deaths
The traffic data from last year is starting to come in, and it’s not looking good. Based on preliminary numbers, pedestrian deaths rose in 2021. This isn’t a new trend. Even in 2020, when many people were working at home – or not working at all – and schools, as well...
Why cyclists can be difficult to see
While cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles are a formidable presence across Louisiana, many people opt for other forms of transport. For fitness reasons or convenience, some people choose to complete their journeys by cycling. Cycling can be practical, invigorating...
DOT announces comprehensive road safety strategy
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced a National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS) that aims to lessen serious injuries and fatalities on U.S. roads. Among the elements in this comprehensive strategy is a Safe System Approach that includes:...
Critical mistakes drunk drivers make
If you’re commuting home from work and you see a driver who appears to be intoxicated, you absolutely want to keep your distance from that vehicle. These drivers are more common than many people realize, and they make a lot of mistakes that cause accidents. Knowing...
Automatic emergency braking on trucks could spare countless lives
It’s no secret that distracted driving is a problem, even for professional drivers like those behind the wheel of delivery vans, cargo trucks and big rigs. Could emerging technology in the form of automatic emergency braking (AEB) and forward collision warning systems...
The importance of maintaining the headlights on your vehicle
The engine, tires, and brakes on a vehicle are essential to driver comfort and safety. For this reason, vehicle owners generally take special care to ensure that they are maintained. There are also other components of a vehicle, however, that play a key role in driver...
Are car accidents happening because of hurry sickness?
No matter when you leave the house, do you always have the idea that you're not going to get to your destination on time? Are you always concerned about deadlines and feeling anxious about arriving late? Do you feel very stressed out if you're even a minute or two...