Motor vehicle collisions have the potential to change someone's life in a matter of moments. When crashes occur, they cause very expensive property damage. They can also leave people with major injuries. People can sustain injuries to their brains and spinal cords....
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Does more technology make drivers safer?
The majority of modern cars are equipped with some kind of advanced electronics, including GPS, cruise control and lane detection. Some of these electronics are standard in every new vehicle model. These devices can provide convenience to drivers by enhancing road...
2 travel tips for “Drunksgiving” 2024
Drunk drivers are a major problem on Minnesota’s roads. In fact, close to one out of every three roadway deaths in this state involves an impaired driver – and the danger is probably never greater than on the annual “Drunksgiving.” In recent years, the Wednesday night...
Why do some drivers have such slow reaction times?
There is a lot happening on your average road journey. There’ll be other motorists maneuvring around you, pedestrians looking to cross and hazards in the road itself, such as potholes or standing water. Noticing them and reacting in time to avoid hitting these things...
What risky driving behaviors do people admit to?
When you’re out on the road, it can sometimes feel like people must realize how recklessly they’re driving and how they’re potentially endangering themselves and others. Speeding is widely considered the most dangerous driving behavior. An official with the AAA...
Why medical evidence is key to your car accident claim
After an accident, seeking medical attention as soon as possible is essential, even if you don’t feel pain. Some injuries may not be immediately apparent or visible. Your medical records are also crucial evidence when pursuing compensation for the damages you...
How can distractions among drivers cause car accidents?
Distracted driving happens when a motorist is sidetracked from operating their vehicle in a focused, safe manner. Distractions reduce a motorist’s ability to respond to road conditions, potentially leading to devastating consequences. Types of distractions on the road...
Should you always drive at the speed limit?
Some drivers do their best to always travel at the maximum speed limit. They believe they are good as long as they do not surpass that specific figure. That is the wrong way to look at speed limits. They are maximum permittable speeds, not speeds to aim for. And in...
It takes longer than you think to hit the brakes
If traffic changes unexpectedly ahead of you, such as if the next car slows down abruptly, how fast will you hit the brakes? Right away? Is it something you can do immediately to keep yourself and your passenger safe? That certainly is how many drivers think of it....
Why are cognitive distractions so dangerous for drivers?
All distractions are dangerous for drivers on the roadways. Cognitive distractions are particularly hazardous because they’re often unnoticed by people other than the driver who’s dealing with them. A cognitive distraction is one that has to do with the driver’s...
3 factors that increase crash severity
Motor vehicle collisions have the potential to change someone's life in a matter of moments. When crashes occur, they cause very expensive property damage. They can also leave people with major injuries. People can sustain injuries to their brains and spinal cords....
Does more technology make drivers safer?
The majority of modern cars are equipped with some kind of advanced electronics, including GPS, cruise control and lane detection. Some of these electronics are standard in every new vehicle model. These devices can provide convenience to drivers by enhancing road...
2 travel tips for “Drunksgiving” 2024
Drunk drivers are a major problem on Minnesota’s roads. In fact, close to one out of every three roadway deaths in this state involves an impaired driver – and the danger is probably never greater than on the annual “Drunksgiving.” In recent years, the Wednesday night...
Why do some drivers have such slow reaction times?
There is a lot happening on your average road journey. There’ll be other motorists maneuvring around you, pedestrians looking to cross and hazards in the road itself, such as potholes or standing water. Noticing them and reacting in time to avoid hitting these things...
What risky driving behaviors do people admit to?
When you’re out on the road, it can sometimes feel like people must realize how recklessly they’re driving and how they’re potentially endangering themselves and others. Speeding is widely considered the most dangerous driving behavior. An official with the AAA...
Why medical evidence is key to your car accident claim
After an accident, seeking medical attention as soon as possible is essential, even if you don’t feel pain. Some injuries may not be immediately apparent or visible. Your medical records are also crucial evidence when pursuing compensation for the damages you...
How can distractions among drivers cause car accidents?
Distracted driving happens when a motorist is sidetracked from operating their vehicle in a focused, safe manner. Distractions reduce a motorist’s ability to respond to road conditions, potentially leading to devastating consequences. Types of distractions on the road...
Should you always drive at the speed limit?
Some drivers do their best to always travel at the maximum speed limit. They believe they are good as long as they do not surpass that specific figure. That is the wrong way to look at speed limits. They are maximum permittable speeds, not speeds to aim for. And in...
It takes longer than you think to hit the brakes
If traffic changes unexpectedly ahead of you, such as if the next car slows down abruptly, how fast will you hit the brakes? Right away? Is it something you can do immediately to keep yourself and your passenger safe? That certainly is how many drivers think of it....
Why are cognitive distractions so dangerous for drivers?
All distractions are dangerous for drivers on the roadways. Cognitive distractions are particularly hazardous because they’re often unnoticed by people other than the driver who’s dealing with them. A cognitive distraction is one that has to do with the driver’s...

