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It is clear that cellphones are a distraction for drivers. Even though they are not supposed to use handheld devices, many do. They could be texting, streaming music, utilizing a GPS, taking pictures or videos, browsing social media and much more. Some drivers try to...
Drivers should ensure that they’re mentally prepared each time they get behind the wheel. There are various factors that have a negative impact on this, one of which is fatigue. When a driver is fatigued, their reaction time may be slower than usual and they may be...
Automotive safety technology has changed dramatically over the years. The first cars simply were not safe at all. They were functional, but as an emerging technology, safety was not a concern. Very quickly, though, it became apparent that driving was very dangerous....
Road users owe each other a duty of care. The driver behind you should ensure they don't engage in aggressive behaviors that may cause an accident. One of those behaviors being tailgating. Georgia requires drivers to maintain at least a 3-second space margin between...
Left turns are notoriously dangerous. Many car accidents occur when a driver turns left in front of oncoming traffic. The approaching driver has no space to stop—swerving left would put them in the oncoming traffic lanes, while swerving right would cause them to hit...
Whether or not the defendant owed a duty of care is an essential element in all personal injury claims. If the defendant caused harm via a breach of duty of care, then they can be deemed negligent and liable. Using practical scenarios can help identify legal terms...
It’s no secret that speeding is both illegal and dangerous. So why do so many drivers continue to travel above the speed limit? Do they not know or not care? Here are some of the reasons. Because other people are doing it Have you ever been driving at the speed limit...
Most driving distractions are easily avoidable. A driver looks down to change the radio station when they should have simply set the correct station before leaving the house. A driver takes their cellphone out of their pocket to check their notifications when they...
Wrong-way accidents can happen on many different roads. These are different than head-on collisions where a driver just drifts across the centerline, perhaps because they’re distracted by their phone. In a wrong-way crash, that driver drives the wrong direction down...
Distracted driving contributes to an alarming number of accidents. With this in mind, it can be beneficial if you can spot a distracted driver sooner. Here are six signs to help you identify one: 1. Looking down If a driver is looking down, chances are they are...