Many states ban drivers from holding their phones while driving. However, you do not need to hold your phone to use it. Hands-free devices make it easier for you to use them without breaking the law. That does not mean it makes it safe to do so. The National...
You owe other motorists and road users a duty of care by practicing safe driving habits whenever you get behind the wheel. Given that most accidents arise from human error, it is necessary to be aware of negligent driving habits that you ought to avoid. What exactly...
Every parent understands that they need a rear-facing infant seat installed in their vehicle to travel home safely after the birth of a baby. Most parents also readily strap older babies and toddlers into forward-facing car seats. However, once children start moving...
If you are like most safety-conscious drivers, you probably glower or shake your head at the vehicles you pass when it is obvious their driver has a phone in their hands. Almost everyone recognizes how dangerous texting while driving can be. Unfortunately, while...
Hurricane season put everyone in the Gulf region on edge. Storms can crop up in a matter of days and cause damage to houses, the environment and even municipal infrastructure. While Alabama does not always get hit with the same number of storms that Florida...
The statistics make it fairly clear which gender has safer drivers. Every year, far fewer female drivers pass away. It is clear that men are at greater risk every time they get on the road. Just knowing that fact is a good start, but the real question is simple: Why...
Each year, newspapers and police campaigns warn drivers about the dangers of the Fourth of July holiday on the roads. A recent study by the University of Alabama backs up this general warning and adds some interesting details. The study looked at Alabama crash...
Despite years of campaigns warning people how dangerous driving after drinking alcohol is, many people continue to do it. Despite the police arresting thousands of people each year for it, many drivers still take the risk. They still believe that the statistics do not...
Truck drivers travel many more miles per year than the average motorist. Consequently, tire blowouts are more likely to happen to a tractor-trailer compared to a vehicle used significantly less. Truck tire blowouts are very dangerous, but fortunately, they occur less...
You may have been driving long enough that you’ve forgotten what it’s like to be a teen driver, but you still do have to share the road with these young drivers every day. The statistics about teen accident rates paint a dire picture, as they have higher crash rates...
