Your following distance -- the gap between your car and the one just ahead of you -- is a major contributor when faced with unexpected changes on the road. It’s impossible for the gap to be too large. If you have at least a suitable distance, it allows you to hit the...
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Are cyclists to blame when hit by a car?
When a driver hits a cyclist, the two may dispute who was to blame for their crash. While every case is unique, naturally, one does wonder just how often the fault lies with the driver and how often it lies with the cyclist. What do the statistics tell us? Drivers...
Parents may be more distracted than texters behind the wheel
Texting and driving is clearly a very dangerous habit. Many accidents happen every year, putting people in the hospital, driving up insurance costs and taking lives. As a result, texting and driving has gotten a reputation as the most common and dangerous distraction....
Driving your child to school for safety? The bus could be better
The thought of a single school bus driver keeping an eye both on the road and their passengers scares many parents. Data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) suggests that kids who ride to school on busses are safer than ones who...
Work zone hazards in the spring pose a real threat to drivers and workers
The winter has a potential to damage the roads, and even though North Carolina doesn’t see the kind of ice and snow other northern states would, potholes and other damage still have to be repaired. Unfortunately, that does mean that spring is often the start of...
Is it safe to drive with your dog loose in the car?
If you are like many dog owners, just saying, “Want to go for a ride?” is enough to spark wild joy and “zoomies” in your dog. While this is not universal, most dogs love to take a ride with their owners, whether it’s a cross-country road trip or across town to the dog...
Does contributory negligence impact your right to compensation?
With the police respond to the scene of a car crash in North Carolina, they investigate carefully. Their report will indicate which driver they believe was at fault for the crash. They may even issue a citation to that driver. The insurance companies for the drivers...
What’s the connection between crashworthiness and an auto accident?
Most of us have seen videos showing crash dummies strapped into vehicles as it travels in the direction of another car, wall or another non-moving object. One reason why regulators perform such testing is to determine how crashworthy a vehicle is. These tests often...
These are 4 common causes of motorcycle crashes
Motorcycles are fun to drive and have a different feel than riding in a passenger vehicle. Unfortunately, the extra freedom that comes with riding a motorcycle does mean that drivers and passengers are at a higher risk of injuries. There has long been an issue with...
1 in intensive care following 2-vehicle crash on Interstate 85
Crashes can happen for a variety of reasons, but one of the most common is when a driver follows too closely to another and can’t stop in time when the vehicle in front of them slows or maneuvers. Take, for example, this case out of North Carolina. A Rowan County...
