Truck accidents are unfortunately common on American roads given the lax rules surrounding this industry. Even though there are hours-of-service rules, it’s not uncommon for a truck driver to work for more than 24 hours without getting adequate rest. This, in turn, leads to distracted...
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A car accident can be a potentially serious event due to the possibility of sustaining an injury or even having it turn fatal. As a result, it’s important to treat car accidents with the seriousness that they deserve. Additionally, there are certain things that you...
Truck drivers face numerous hazards on the road. The biggest hazard though, may be themselves. Numerous 18-wheeler accidents are attributed to driver fatigue and exhaustion on a daily basis. Because of this, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has passed laws limiting the amount of time...
Big trucks pose many problems for smaller vehicles on the road. This is especially dangerous as it relates to unsecured loads and fallen cargo. While there are regulations in place to help prevent these types of events, they still occur. If you get involved in...
The United States Department of Transportation is considering some new rules related to the trucking industry. There is always a need for changes as new technology and even transportation routines change, and the US DOT expects new developments in this area over the remainder of 2014....
The use of smartphones has had a dramatic effect on highway safety - and not in a positive way. Approximately one quarter of car crashes involves driver distraction, and drivers who operate their vehicles while using cell phones are at a greater risk of collision than...
A pileup accident (also known as a chain-reaction accident or multi-vehicle collision) occurs when vehicles continue to wreck into an existing car accident on the highway. Millions of Americans are injured in car accidents every year, and many of these auto accidents result in fatalities. Most pile up accidents are...
Safety on the road applies to all people that use it, including bicycle riders. It’s estimated that more than half a million cyclists are injured on the road every year. Bicyclists are supposed to follow the same rules and regulations as other motorists; this means that...
Driving in the state of Texas doesn’t have to be a complicated thing as long as you follow the rules. Additionally, taking note of these tips and regulations will help keep you, as well as the other people using the road with you, safe. In...
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