Historically, people have equated driving impairment with drugs or alcohol. In recent years, the devastating side effects of prescriptions or strong over-the-counter medications have come to light. Unfortunately, there are other substances that might seem innocuous,...
Car Accidents
Autumn beauty means dangerous driving conditions
Driver negligence is often the cause of devastating collisions, but this negligence can come in many forms. From a driver who is distracted by other activities while behind the wheel to a driver who has their reaction times dulled by a heavy dose of strong...
Can video games make teens safer drivers?
For nearly two generations, video games have represented a valid source of entertainment for individuals the world over. As a whole, video games can cut across age, education level and socioeconomic status. And while many games explore more violent, aggressive actions...
Holidays mean more drunk drivers on the road
People generally consider the last few months of the year collectively as “the holiday season.” From Halloween and Thanksgiving to Christmas and New Year’s, there is no shortage of reasons to gather with friends and family. Unfortunately, this heightened level of...
3 risk factors for drowsy driving
Whether it is coming home from a late-night study session or driving to work after the baby kept you awake all night, fatigued drivers become a hazard to everyone on the road. Some individuals have become so accustomed to drowsy driving they do not even realize they...
Are some vehicle occupants in more danger than others?
Countless factors influence the property damage and injuries that result from a motor vehicle collision. From the size and speed of the vehicles to the direction of the impact, vehicle occupants can suffer serious injuries. In some situations, severe collisions can...
Do a vehicle’s safety features ever put a driver in harm’s way?
As manufacturers edge closer to developing the fully autonomous vehicle, they continue to unveil safety features designed to keep car and truck occupants protected from roadway collisions. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are commonplace in newer vehicles,...
Hands-free phone calls are still driving distractions
While most states have some type of driver cell phone use restrictions in place, experts might fear that this creates a false sense of security around convenience features. For example, while nearly all states ban texting and many states ban the use of a hand-held...
Are tire blowouts more common in the summer?
Whether it is a lengthy vacation or simply more time spent out of the house in the summer, individuals find themselves drving to and from destinations more than they might during the winter. Unfortunately, the extreme Pennsylvania heat can damage critical car...
5 things you didn’t realize were distracting you
Drivers must avoid distractions while behind the wheel to keep the city streets, county roads and highways safe. Distracted driving can lead to tens of thousands of motor vehicle collisions each year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has...