Almost three years ago, a young couple suffered a fatal road accident in which Sarah Allison lost her life and left Matthew Allison with life-lasting injuries. Recently, an Oregon court determined that the main cause of the accident was road rage of several truck drivers who, for more than 90 miles, made obscene gestures, blocked…
Being involved in a car accident is a really stressful situation, regardless of the magnitude of the incident. Besides suffering from injuries, we are left to deal with our insurance company, which might not be a friendly conversation at times. This is particularly true in cases on which our car was damaged so bad that…
We all know that driving while being under the influence of alcohol is, besides being a serious crime, quite a dangerous practice, one that can lead to causing a fatal accident. Regardless of the many campaigns and programs offered to reduce the number of car accidents related to drunk driving, and in order to discourage…
Nowadays, texting while driving is one of the most common issues drivers face on the road. From teenagers who are behind the wheel for the first time to commercial drivers, businesspeople, and practically everyone who sits on the driver seat, they all can’t seem to leave their phones inside their pockets. Despite the fact that…
When it comes to health behind the wheel, having a good posture tends to be one of the last aspects to be considered by drivers and their employers. However, driving ergonomics is an essential part of road safety, as having a bad posture can lead to long-lasting effects that will undoubtedly impact the health and…
Having to file an insurance claim for vandalism damage to our vehicle can be one of the most frustrating experiences for car owners. Coming back to our car only to find that it has been damaged whether by another reckless driver or by someone who thought it would be funny to scratch the side of…
Most of us are familiar with the concept of defensive driving, a concept that been popular for quite a while now, and that refers to those drivers who prioritize road safety when behind the wheel. Even when defensive driving courses are widely available across the country, and with plenty of information available online, we might…
When it comes to evaluations of our driver’s skills, there is a wide range of tests that we can have our drivers complete in order to determine their knowledge and ability behind the wheel. However, a common problem we are likely to come across is drivers who, even when they know all the right answers,…
Regardless of how much experience and expertise we think we have behind the wheel, driving in the rain can be quite challenging, even to the best drivers. Besides the challenge, rain represents a serious risk that we need to manage with extreme caution. Because of the wet asphalt and the limited visibility, it is important…
During the last couple of years, solar energy has become a very popular, reliable, and effective power alternative for both residential and commercial consumers. As a result, solar panels can be seen in many different houses and buildings all across the country. However, seeing that they have proven to be worth the investment, it was…