Cyclists have to be aware of their surroundings so that they can react appropriately to vehicles. After all, those in control of motor vehicles don't always treat the task with the respect it deserves. Cyclists are at significant risk in a crash caused by someone in a...
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Would it be safer to increase the driving age limit?
The current lower limit for a driver’s age is 16. Some driving often takes place before this, either with an instructor or with parents, but 16 is the age at which someone can finally get a license. Many teens are quite excited to reach this age, especially in rural...
How can motorcyclists stand out?
As a motorcyclist, one of the most frustrating issues you deal with is drivers who don’t see you. You may regularly have to evade drivers who turn out in front of you or try to merge into you, even though you are reasonably using your right to the roadway. There are...
Hurt in a crash? Records of your injuries are essential
There is a risk of getting into a car crash each and every time that you go driving. Unfortunately, some people aren’t as cautious as they should be on the roads, and their actions may lead to serious collisions, injuries and deaths. When you suffer an injury in a...
Steps drivers must take to be safe in the winter
Winter driving is notoriously more difficult than driving in the summer. Even a light dusting of snow can make the roads very slick, and there is always the chance that there's an invisible layer of black ice just waiting to cause an accident. Drivers must be aware of...
Rear-end crashes: 3 tips for avoiding them on the roads
Rear-end collisions occur often in America. They may be caused by distractions, mechanical issues and driving while impaired, as well as other reasons. Unfortunately, these crashes do have the potential to cause serious injuries or deaths. In 2015, The Washington Post...
2021 has already seen more bike crashes in NYC than all of 2020
There are many incentives for people in New York to bike instead of drive. Between heavy traffic levels in many parts of the city and rising gas prices, driving everywhere can be a frustrating and expensive practice. There's also the constant risk of theft, vandalism...
The hidden risk of road travel for Christmas or New Year’s
Travel, especially short- to moderate-length road trips, are commonly a part of holiday celebrations for people across New York and the United States as a whole. Most people don't think twice about driving across the state or even a few states to spend an afternoon...
Why do people give in to the temptation of phones while driving?
There really isn't any substantial dispute about the fact that mobile phone distraction while driving is dangerous both for the person driving and for everyone on the road around them. Even though most people actively recognize the risks associated with distracted...
Why so many drivers claim they didn’t see the pedestrian they hit
It was the middle of the day, and you were wearing a brightly colored shirt. You were waiting at a crosswalk. Unfortunately, for some reason, a person in a vehicle proceeded to crash straight into you. When they got out of their vehicle to help you or when police...