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Seeing your child get a license to drive can be scary for a parent. You know that the roads can be dangerous and that they still have a lot to learn - something they may not realize themselves. The following three things can help you to help them keep safe. 1. Set...
If you cycle or ride a motorcycle, you are probably well aware of the dangers you face from car doors opening into your path. This is known as “dooring.” Many people who never ride on two wheels are unaware of the danger they might be putting others in when they open...
Every year, Thanksgiving -- which is supposed to be a celebration -- ends in sadness and distress for an unfortunate number of families. This is down to the higher-than-usual number of vehicle crashes that occur on these dates each year. Here are some of the factors...
As winter approaches, it’s important to bear in mind the risk that winter weather can cause when you venture out on the roads. The following tips can help you prepare appropriately, reducing the chance that snow or ice will result in one of the winter journeys you...
The school year creates many opportunities for preventable collisions. While safety experts often highlight the summer months as especially dangerous due to an influx of teenage motorists on the road, the school year is also dangerous because of the countless children...
Self-driving cars and self-driving big rig trucks, once something you only saw in sci-fi movies, are no longer fiction. You may have even shared the road with one or two. Despite the high-tech features and precision sensors, some accidents in North Carolina are...
It is very common for drivers to overrate their own skill and ability. Everyone thinks they are a good driver. They also think that these skills can prevent them from being involved in an accident. For example, a driver may be tailgating, failing to leave the...
When you look at wrong-way accidents, you will find a variety of different causes. The reason may depend on the specific situation or on the driver. For example, a very young driver may end up going the wrong way because they do not have much experience behind the...
Many driving distractions are technically quite easy to avoid. A cellphone is a major distraction if someone is texting and driving, but it can be avoided by turning off the phone. Eating and drinking in the car can also be distracting, but this can be prevented by...
Getting hit while parked feels frustrating and stressful, especially if the other driver disappears. In North Carolina, quick action protects your safety, your rights and your ability to recover damages. Make safety your first priority If you are sitting inside your...
