Getting a driver’s license is a significant milestone for teenagers. However, acquiring the privilege to control the wheel does not automatically entail safe driving. Thus, risk prevention must start at home. Parents must play a pivotal role in guiding their teen...
People with road rage can potentially cause a crash anywhere. When you are just trying to get from one place to another, you may not realize how dangerous an angry driver can be. Learning about how road rage impacts the choices people make on the road can help you...
Any car crash can result in serious injuries to all involved. However, in some of these cases, the damage to the body may prove severe enough to warrant a change in the way an injured person lives. Catastrophic injuries are often associated with head trauma, spinal...
All motorists must respect the rules of the road to ensure a safe driving experience. Along with obeying traffic signs at all times, drivers must also avoid distractions whenever possible. There are actually three distinct types of driving distractions that can...
Car accidents injure millions of Americans every single year. Even if you believe you are mostly fine after a collision, it is important to go to the emergency room for an evaluation. After all, some injuries might not be readily apparent. Emergency rooms usually do...
When you were a teenager learning to drive, your parents probably worried about your safety. Now that you are grown and your parents are getting older, you might be experiencing similar concerns about them. If you have an aging family member who drives, you should...
It is very important for you to understand how frequently pedestrian accidents occur if you walk near traffic on a regular basis. Every year, pedestrian accidents lead to many serious injuries, and some of these incidents prove fatal. Unfortunately, many pedestrians...
Whiplash is arguably one of the most common injuries you could sustain in a car accident. The impact most likely resulted in a thrashing movement of your head and neck causing trauma. While not as readily noticeable as other physical injuries, it can have severe...
Sometimes a quick click of the snooze button and five more minutes of rest can make a world of difference. Several days without enough sleep, or sleep deprivation, can create more than just a cranky mood or extra yawns. Not being well rested can also cause a serious...
The winter months are approaching quickly. Winter weather in Virginia includes many harsh conditions that create extra hazards on the road. Whether you are a new driver, new to winter weather driving or have been driving in harsh weather conditions for years, there...
