The period between memorial day and labor day sees a spike in accidents across the nation. On average, 675 accidents are recorded daily with hundreds of fatalities. It is an especially rough time of the year for riders, with over 60% of all motorcycle crashes...
Don’t count on pedestrian AEB systems to work at night
Among the most-welcome safety features available in many new vehicles are automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems that can detect pedestrians ahead and warn the driver. If the driver doesn’t apply the brakes, the system does. Unlike traditional AEB systems that are...
Can you spot a drunk or drugged driver?
If you’re already dealing with the aftermath of a crash caused by an impaired driver, you may feel like they’re everywhere on the roads. Indeed, too many drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Often, the drugs aren’t illegal. Many prescription and...
Some concussions turn into post-concussion syndrome
Motorcycle helmets can and do prevent serious and often fatal head injuries when a motorcyclist is involved in a crash. However, they don’t necessarily prevent concussions, which occur when the brain moves against the skull or is shaken back and forth. Therefore, it’s...
The safest states: How do Ohio and Kentucky rank?
What makes a state safe to live in? Is it low crime rates? A healthy population? Absence of major weather catastrophes? Or all of the above – and more? While it may be difficult to quantify, we have some idea of how states compare to each other in terms of safety....