Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “For every minute you are angry, you lose 60 seconds of happiness.” That makes for a lot of happiness lost on our roads each year. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety decided to investigate how common road rage was by asking drivers what...
What should you do if you hydroplane during a rainstorm?
Driving during rainstorms can be a scary experience. The harder the rain comes down, the more it might affect your visibility. You may not be able to see much in front of your vehicle, let alone clearly scan the area around the road for potential risk factors....
Autopilot leads to crash between Tesla and deputies on U.S. 64
People often say that technology is shaping the future, but technology sometimes has a long way to go. On Aug. 26, a report came out after a car crash happened involving a driver of a Tesla and a local police officer. What happened? The vehicle was on autopilot. The...
Just one text is all it takes to cause a serious collision
Did you know that one out of every four crashes that happens in America is caused by texting while driving? It’s hard to believe that texting is so commonly involved in collisions, but it is easy to see why after you look at the facts. When you text and drive, you...
Defensive driving could save your life
You have probably heard of defensive driving, but do you know what it means? There are many courses around the country that can teach you these skills. However, you can quickly learn and implement the ideas yourself: Assume others will drive badly: Placing your faith...
Follow these early morning driving tips
Driving during the early morning hours is easier said than done. Even though you’re likely to avoid a large rush of traffic, you. must still contend with a variety of risks. Here are some tips to follow when driving during this time of the day: Don’t drive drowsy: If...
Distracted driving puts you at risk: Avoid distractions with these tips
You probably know that driving while you’re distracted can put you at risk of getting involved in a collision. Whether you’re trying to take a phone call, texting or reading an email, those few seconds looking away from the road can lead to a serious collision....
Road construction zones see more accidents
The more time you spend on the roadways of North Carolina, the more you’ll realize that there’s no escaping construction zones. While it’s necessary in order to keep the state’s infrastructure in good working condition, it poses a variety of risks to you as a driver....
Stop leaving loose objects around your car: It’s dangerous!
Maybe you spend a lot of time in your car, so you tend to think of the interior as a mobile storage unit. Maybe you just have a habit of letting things accumulate on the seats or in the drink caddy until you get around to clearing them out once in a while. Whatever...
Does not wearing a seatbelt impact your right to compensation?
Fault plays a big role in whose insurance pays for a crash and who has financial liability for additional expenses and losses. When you know for sure that another driver is the one responsible for a serious motor vehicle crash, you might assume that they will be...
