THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY SURVIVAL GUIDE
If you find yourself stranded in California’s notorious highway traffic, you are not alone; tens of thousands of other drivers are experiencing the same thing. While we cannot always prevent traffic congestion from happening, there are a few things every driver can do to prevent it from getting worse.
TIPS FOR SAFE DRIVING IN SAN FRANCISCO
Driving in any old American city can be difficult, especially when the city was founded before cars were invented. Many of our oldest roads weren’t designed with motor vehicles in mind, which creates a number of challenges when trying to drive through these areas in the modern day. To help you on...
THE PROBLEM WITH BLUE HEADLIGHTS
Have you ever found yourself struggling to keep your eyes open when a car with blue headlights approaches? You are not alone. Blue headlights increase visibility for their owner, but is it possible that they are endangering everyone else on the road? To find out, we need to understand the problem with...
DRIVER SAFETY TIPS FOR HALLOWEEN
Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights of the year for pedestrians. On average, children are twice as likely to be struck by a car on Halloween. While it’s always good to practice pedestrian safety and wear high-visibility costumes, it is equally important for drivers to understand the risks and practice...
STRATEGIES TO AVOID JACKKNIFING
California truck drivers may wonder how they can avoid jackknifing. Jackknifing is not inevitable even if it is already in progress, and there are several strategies a driver can use to avoid an accident.
WHAT IS A JACKKNIFE...CAN I SUE FOR CAR ACCIDENT DAMAGES IF I WAS PARTIALLY AT-FAULT?
After the breaking glass and contorting metal of a head-on collision or other serious car accident has ended, the process of sorting out liability begins with the police accident investigation. Sometimes, the evidence points to one negligent driver,...
WHAT HEADLIGHTS DON’T SHOW YOU
You are driving through town at night when you’re caught by surprise. A jaywalker seemingly appeared out of nowhere. You swerve to avoid them and just barely avoid a collision. How did this happen? Why wasn’t the pedestrian visible until the last instant?? It could be due to limitations of vehicle headlights.
TIPS FOR DRIVING AT NIGHT
The dangers of nighttime driving is a huge public safety issue in America. On average, about 50% of all fatal car crashes occur at night. This is the case despite the fact that there are significantly fewer drivers on the road during these hours than during the day. Nighttime automobile...
IN TIME, OLD AGE MAY TRUMP DRIVING EXPERIENCE
Statistics have shown that driving ability may decline among elderly drivers. Many older drivers are involved in fatal accidents. It may be just as difficult for a person to ask an older loved one to give up the keys as it...
3 TIPS FOR SAFELY CROSSING THE STREET
Even with designated crosswalks and traffic signals, dozens of people are seriously injured, or worse, at pedestrian crossings every day in cities across the country. The overwhelming majority of these crashes are preventable if both drivers and pedestrians exercise caution. Following these three safety tips will help you...