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Nationwide gives safety tips for drivers
Written by: Chad M. Prentice Nationwide has provided several safety tips that drivers in California may find beneficial. While safe driving will not prevent other drivers from acting in a reckless manner, it can at least reduce the chances of a car crash and lessen a driver’s degree of fault if one does occur. The […]
Read MoreConsidering the most common risks of driving
Before heading out on any road trips, drivers in California will want to stop and evaluate some of the most common risks that they could face on the road. These include distractions, fatigue and aggression. Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham say that at least 20 percent of all fatal crashes are caused […]
Read MoreHLDI study reveals that larger vehicles are safer
Written by: Tyrone J. Maho Car buyers in California and around the country who are concerned about safety are often drawn to vehicles with sophisticated crash avoidance systems and multiple airbags, but a study from the Highway Loss Data Institute suggests that they may be wiser to choose full-sized pickup trucks or luxury SUVs. The […]
Read MoreGHSA studies effect of drugs on fatal car crash rates
Written by: Tyrone J. Maho Drugged driving is becoming more prevalent in California and the rest of the U.S. A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association studied the fatal car crash data for 2016 and found that 44 percent of fatally injured drivers who were tested for drugs came up positive; this is […]
Read MoreSteps to take immediately following an accident
Written by: Chad M. Prentice Car accidents happen in the blink of an eye with little time to think. Most people are in a situation they’ve never been in before, so fear, confusion, anger and pain are emotions that drivers and passengers can feel in the aftermath. A person’s actions immediately after an accident can […]
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