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Rural areas account for more than 50% of all traffic fatalities annually. Here are six of the most common causes of these accidents. Many believe driving on rural roads is much safer than driving on city streets. After all, there’s generally less traffic and, therefore, seemingly fewer opportunities for accidents. However, car accidents are also …
Traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of death for people ages 1-54. Here are seven simple things you can do today to help prevent an accident. There are around 5 to 6 million car accidents every year in the United States alone. That’s a lot of accidents. To help reduce these numbers, drivers …
With the increased amount of traffic during springtime comes an increased risk of car accidents. As the weather warms up and the days get longer, more and more people hit the road for vacations, day trips, and weekend getaways. However, with the increased amount of traffic comes an increased risk of car accidents. In fact, …
Let’s discuss the dangers of smoking while driving and provide some tips for avoiding smoking-related car accidents. According to recent studies, smokers are 1.5 times more likely to get in car accidents than non-smokers. This is because smoking often requires the use of both hands, which can divert a driver’s attention from the road and …
Wrong-way driving accidents are among the most common and devastating accidents on our roads today. Imagine driving home from work, and suddenly another driver appears from nowhere and drives straight towards you. It may sound absurd. However, wrong-way driving accidents happen. Let’s cover what you need to know about wrong-way driving accidents, including what causes …
Passengers are a leading cause of distracted driving accidents. Here’s why it is important to limit distractions and concentrate on the road at all times. Some drivers claim they will never be involved in a distracted driving accident simply because they don’t text or call while driving. However, calling and texting while driving is far …