Legislation in U.S. Congress Seeks To Change Some Trucking Laws
When politicians introduce legislation to enhance safety on the roadways for truckers and the general public, the benefit of such changes depends upon the details. The Drive-Safe Act, last introduced in 2019, looks to allow younger drivers to cross state lines for trucking companies. Currently, the legislation, backed by many industries, has bipartisan support in […]
What is road rage?
Most Americans learn defensive driving when they begin to get behind the wheel. However, cooler heads do not always prevail on America’s roadways. Road rage is a form of aggressive driving, and it can take a myriad of different forms. Geico Insurance says that almost 80% of drivers expressed significant aggression or anger at least once over […]
What are some common distracted driving habits?
Virtually every driver on the road today is aware that texting while driving is dangerous. In fact, most states have laws on the books banning the use of a mobile device behind the wheel in some form or another. According to U.S. News & World Report, there are many other distracted driving habits that can also do […]
Northampton Township collision seriously injures 4 teens
There is an inherent risk that comes with driving one’s car on Pennsylvania’s roads and highways. Poor weather, rough road conditions or even a momentary lapse in judgment or attention on the part of another driver can easily result in a car accident. Yet few people actually anticipate one getting behind the wheel with an intent […]
What if I get in an accident driving a rental car?
Automobile accidents can happen to any vehicle on the road. You may experience a crash in your own car or if you happen to drive one you have rented to go on a trip. In the event another motorist collides with you while you operate a rental car, you should know how to handle the […]
Daylight-saving time may put your life in danger
Daylight-saving time begins in just a few short weeks. On March 8, 2020, you must remember to turn your clocks forward an hour. If you are like many of your neighbors, the time change is a bit disconcerting. After all, you are apt to exchange an hour of sleep for one of morning darkness. Even […]
What are common causes of car accidents?
Every year, thousands of people die in car accidents, while hundreds of thousands suffer injuries. When driving, you must rely on your skills and attention alongside the other drivers on the road. If someone else drives unsafely, it puts you and others at risk. The Huffington Post explains some of the most common causes of car accidents. […]
Forward Township car accident ends with fatalities
People in Pennsylvania may hear news of a single-car crash and immediately assume liability issues to be a moot point (after all, with only one vehicle involved, how can there be any question of fault?). Yet this assumption overlooks the fact that a single vehicle can contain multiple occupants, and that the driver of that […]
Restoring confidence on the road after a crash
If you were recently involved in a motor vehicle collision and have mental trauma, you likely have different challenges to overcome in daily life. Sometimes, mental trauma is so severe that victims have difficulty working or taking care of other responsibilities. In some instances, victims cannot operate a vehicle because they are too traumatized, which […]
Is eating and drinking while driving dangerous?
Past posts on this blog detailed the dangers that truck drivers may pose to you and others on Williamsport’s roads when they choose to eat while driving. Yet that argument does not end with truck drivers alone; any driver can increase the risk of causing an accident when they engage in distracting activities. Most people […]