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Eating at the wheel is dangerous. You have to take at least one hand off the wheel to grip your beverage or food item. You will also likely look down at the food to make sure you don't bite into a wrapper or spill something in your lap. Finally, you will mentally...
Although car crashes can happen anywhere, there are certain roads that see more than their fair share of collisions. Issues with visibility and road design, exposure to the elements and traffic density all influence how frequently collisions occur. The speeds at which...
When a vehicle going at high speeds collides with another there’s no telling what kinds of injuries can occur. Drivers and passengers may only suffer from minor bruises and cuts, but some people don’t get so lucky. Catastrophic injuries happen all the time. One of the...
Crashes can happen at any point on the roads, yet a massive percentage happens at intersections. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), half of all people injured on the roads get injured at an intersection. A quarter of those killed on the roads will...
The advent of wireless earbuds has led many people to keep their headphones in almost permanently. Many find it convenient to keep them in when they jump into the car. Some states have banned drivers from wearing headphones outright. New York has a different rule. It...
The worst car crashes cause serious injuries and sometimes fatalities. If you are unfortunate enough to get hurt in a car crash, there will be a lot of immediate expenses for you to cover. Obviously, you will require emergency medical care and possibly ambulance...
If you suffer an injury and lose consciousness, you know that it’s fairly serious. Perhaps you were involved in a car accident, or you slipped and fell at work. If you strike your head hard enough to blackout, even for a second, that means you’ve suffered a brain...
For a vehicle to be safe, all of its components need to be in working order. Some aspects of the car, such as the radio, will not impact safety if they malfunction. The wheels, on the other hand, are a different matter. The wheels of a vehicle must be securely...
Driving can feel monotonous at times, especially if you’re on your own for a long journey. Sometimes, it’s nice to have a bit of company in the vehicle. While having company in a car can be pleasant, there are also risks involved. Passengers can turn into an unwelcome...
Each time you get behind the wheel, you are accepting some risk. There’s always the possibility that you will be involved in an accident. In New York, which is home to over eight million people, accidents are a bit more common than in other areas. While some...