If you’re ever waiting at the crosswalk at an intersection, take a moment to look at the drivers who are passing through that intersection. It can be slightly concerning to see how many of them are looking down at their phones. This is clearly a major distraction and...
If you suffer a dog bite, one of your main concerns is likely that it could become infected. This could make the condition much more serious, and you may need to go to the hospital for emergency treatment. One reason why dog bites have a high chance of infection is...
When considering how big of a following distance you need to keep between vehicles, it’s natural to think about the physical distance. Should you be 100 yards behind the next car? 200 yards? You may find yourself consistently looking at the gap and trying to adjust...
There are several ways to categorize driving distractions. If you consider specific examples, the list is extensive: Texting while driving, eating behind the wheel, talking to passengers, using a GPS, listening to music and much more. However, it’s often easier to...
Many people take offense if someone tells them to be quiet or stop talking. Or they get annoyed if someone stops listening halfway through a conversation with them. While that is understandable, sometimes there are good reasons behind a person wanting to end that...
Running can be very good for your health, helping you stay in shape and lose weight. But it is not without its dangers, especially for those who have no choice but to run on sidewalks or city streets. While doing this, they certainly may have to run around cars, large...
You may have heard people talk about the dangers of turning left. For instance, some delivery companies advise their drivers to avoid left turns entirely unless they have no other choice. If possible, it would be better for them to make three right turns and go around...
Driving the wrong way down the road is not only incredibly dangerous. It is also hard to do. Most of the time at least. When you enter a road there are generally signs to point you in the correct direction. There is often other traffic on the road already which alerts...
If you are researching what new vehicle to buy, you have likely noticed the range of crash prevention features that are supplied as standard or available as extras. These can help keep you safe. However the fact that so many crashes still occur is a reminder that...
As long as someone is on their smartphone in the car, they are distracted. They may be holding the phone in their hand, which is a manual distraction. They may be looking down at the screen or thinking about their conversation, which can be a visual or a cognitive...
