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NTSB reports legal marijuana linked to higher car accident rate
Written by: Jessica L. Phillips Since the use of recreational marijuana in California has been legalized, the rate of traffic accidents could go up if the results in other legal marijuana states are any indication. The National Transportation Safety Board has released a report that concludes that drug-impaired driving has increased nationwide since some states […]
Read MoreNHTSA: fatal truck crashes and urban area crashes rise in 2017
Written by: Tyrone J. Maho The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released its 2017 data on fatal car crashes. Overall, crash fatalities decreased from 2016. However, California motorists may be concerned to find out that deaths from large truck collisions and urban area accidents increased. SUV and tractor-trailer crash deaths went up 3 and […]
Read MoreAmericans drive 107 billion miles each year while distracted
Written by: Chad M. Prentice Drivers in California who are concerned about cellphone distraction may be wise to avoid the roads between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. This is the time that drivers are most likely to be looking at smartphone screens instead of the road according to a recent study from Motus. Researchers from […]
Read MoreStudy 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, […]
Read MoreDistracted 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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