President Lyndon Johnson decried what he called the highway disease when he announced the establishment of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration more than 50 years ago. As President Johnson saw it, upwards of 50,000 Americans dying on U.S. roadways was...
car accidents
Do advanced safety features really make cars safer?
Today’s automobiles are, in theory, safer than ever before. Safety is a major concern for people buying cars, and automotive safety testing is becoming increasingly accurate. Auto manufacturers are including record numbers of safety features on new vehicles. Many of...
What if I have delayed injury symptoms after an accident?
Your accident happened in a flash. You were slowing down to avoid hitting a car in front of you on the freeway. Then just seconds later . . . CRUNCH. Your body jolted forward, your airbags deployed, and you hoped you’d be OK. Thankfully, the car behind you had been...
Watch for these 4 signs of seat belt syndrome after a car crash
If you want to boost your odds of surviving a serious car accident, you should always wear a seat belt when you drive or ride in any type of motor vehicle. After all, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that seat belt usage cuts the number of serious...
Mounted camera captured catastrophic motorcycle accident
A motorcyclist with a camera mounted on his helmet captured a serious collision involving another motorcycle, a Kia and a flatbed trailer on Southern California’s 405 Freeway. The Kia in a carpool lane reportedly exited without signaling and then struck the...
Tips for keeping teens safe on the road
When your teenager first gets his or her driver's license in California, it may make you a nervous wreck. After all, you have seen how other people drive. Not to mention how risky it is to be a new driver with no experience in handling traffic. However, this is a...
Are hands-free cellphones a safe option for drivers?
In California, and in several other states in the nation, it is illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving. Many states passed this legislation as a way to minimize the surprising number of injuries and deaths caused by distracted driving car accidents every...
No real progress made in reducing pedestrian deaths
Nobody is exactly sure why there has been an increasing number of pedestrians being killed in accidents with cars over the last few decades. There are a lot of theories. Some people think that it has a lot to do with the increasing American consciousness toward both...
Top signs of tire trouble (and what to do after a wreck)
You probably want to do everything you can to stay out of an accident on the road. Recognizing the signs of damaged or defective tires is one way to do that. Good observation skills can prevent a tire failure while you're on the road and keep you out of a serious car...
Discover The Dangers Of Drowsy Driving And What You Can Do About It
Did you know that drowsy driving, a driver who falls asleep at the wheel, can be just as dangerous and devastating as drunk driving when it comes to damage, injury, and death? Drowsy driving causes at least 100,000 crashes per year, according to the U. S. National...