Study reveals need for interactive, realistic drivers’ education

Written by: Jessica L. Phillips Researchers at Baylor University have studied a supplemental drivers’ education program meant for risky teen drivers, and they found that its interactive, reality-based elements actually help improve teens’ risk awareness and driving behaviors. California residents are most likely unfamiliar with the program, called the Texas Reality Education for Drivers program, […]

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Distracted driving is a major cause of car accidents

Written by: Tyrone J. Maho While technology has had many positive safety effects, there can also be some downsides. Not all California motorists are interested in just traveling from point A to point B as quickly as possible. For many, it’s often about how much can be accomplished during the journey. Consequently, distracted driving has […]

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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 […]

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Considering the most common risks of driving

Written by: Jessica L. Phillips 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 […]

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HLDI 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 […]

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