In the wake of a wreck, you may find yourself overwhelmed by shock and confusion. It may be difficult to know how to proceed. Just as there are actions you need to take, such as calling the police, there are also certain ones you need to avoid. 1. Putting Off Medical...
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These rules can help keep your teen driver safe
Due to their inexperience, teen drivers are the most likely group of motorists to experience a car collision. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teens are three times more likely to die in a car crash than other drivers, and motor...
Is drowsy driving as dangerous as drunk driving?
You may assume that drunk driving poses more of a threat to others on the road than drowsy driving. But drowsy driving can alter your impairment and make your chances of causing a car accident more likely. Your body needs an adequate amount of sleep every day to...
3 tips for avoiding an accident when you commute
Like many other people, you have to drive to get to work. And depending on how close you are to your workplace, your commute may take up a considerable amount of time every day. According to NPR, in 2018, the average American’s commute time was approximately 26.9...
Could AI in grocery stores prevent future slip-and-falls?
Computers thinking on their own have been the premise of many nightmarish science fiction movies and books. However, the reality of artificial intelligence (AI) is far more boring than stories of robot uprisings would have you believe. Most forms of AI have very...
3 tips to avoid distracted driving
Injuries from motor vehicle collisions can be catastrophic and cause lasting damage. Taking proactive steps to avoid distracted driving can lessen your chances of causing a distracted driving accident and increase your chances of avoiding one caused by others. 1. Do...
Top 3 driving distractions
If you struggle to do more than one thing at a time, you are not alone. The truth is, it is almost always difficult for the human mind to do two things simultaneously, even when you do not realize it. This is especially true when it comes to driving. According to the...
It’s not just in your head: Tailgaters put you in danger
When someone tailgates you, do you spend miles glaring at the rearview mirror? Do you slow down or speed up to try to get them to pass -- or to create extra space? Do you feel completely stressed out the entire time? These responses are very normal, and people...
Teen crash rates go up with passengers in the car
Every adult remembers that teenager who got their driver’s license before their group of friends. They may only have been a few months older, but they hit that important age first. They started driving to school while everyone else was taking the bus. That new-found...
Drivers continue to take risks, despite known dangers
Commuting to work is just part of the daily grind for many people in New London and is usually uneventful. However, there are always those who engage in risky behaviors while driving and will end up causing a car accident. Research from AAA shows that some drivers...
