Over thirty percent of drivers have admitted to falling asleep behind the wheel. In 2012, a poll was conducted by the AAA Foundation, which revealed that a large percentage of Americans claim to have fallen asleep while driving. The results were in congruence with those published by the National Sleep Foundation Polls (NSF). Driving when drowsy means a …
Poor choices, negligence, and laziness often lead to drivers making an improper turn, many times resulting in a car accident with serious injuries or even death. Every year, thousands of serious car accidents are caused by improper turning, which puts a car directly into the path or in front of an oncoming vehicle. The failure to look …
Driving in hazardous conditions requires preparation and smart driving. At times, for one reason or another, we may have to drive in hazardous conditions. While you may immediately think about driving in a blizzard, even light precipitation mixed with oils on the road may hinder a drivers ability to control his or her vehicle. Especially …
This addition was made to improve rear-view visibility and help prevent backover accidents. On Tuesday, September 24, 2013 it was announced that rearview video systems would be added to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s list of recommended features under it’s New Car Assessment Program. Regarding this addition to the list of Recommended Advanced Technology …
Seasonal weather calls for Missouri drivers to modify their driving to accommodate current road conditions. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported that a Perry teenager was injured in a single vehicle accident on Thursday, October 3, at 2:58 p.m. The accident happened on Mo. 19, just one mile east of Center, Missouri. According to …