Everyone knows of the dangers of using a cell phone while driving, but there is yet another driving distraction that most people in Georgia are not aware of – daydreaming. Most of us would not consider daydreaming to be a dangerous activity. However, driving while daydreaming significantly increases your risk…
August marks the 20th anniversary of the tragic death of Princess Diana. What many people are not aware of, however, is how Di’s tragic death in a Paris tunnel in 1997 significantly changed the driving landscape in France, and significantly reduced the number of car accidents. After the accident in…
A safety group is questioning whether a proposed transportation safety project that would add several new miles of truck-only lanes on I-75 in Georgia has been well thought-out and could pose safety risks. The two billion-dollar transportation project would add as many as 40 miles of trucks-only lanes between Macon…
US employers incur billions of dollars in accident-related expenses involving employees in crashes every year. Investing in roadway safety campaigns can actually help these companies save money. The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety is an organization that focuses on educating companies about the need to inculcate safe driving practices…
Cities that choose to shut down their red light camera programs may see a spike in the number of people killed in traffic fatalities caused by red light violations. According to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, red light camera programs in several large American cities were…
Daylight savings has been in effect for about 6 weeks in Georgia, which is enough time for most people to make the adjustment to longer days. However, did you know that your car accident risks increase as soon as Daylight Savings Time comes into effect? When your days become longer,…
Earlier this month, Georgia officials joined hands with the Federal Highway Administration, OSHA, and various other local organizations to mark National Work Zone Awareness Week. Using the slogan Work Zone Safety Is In Your Hands, this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week aimed at educating construction workers about staying safe…
You may have noticed an increase in your family’s auto insurance premium rates recently. Average insurance payouts around the country are increasing, and distracted driving accidents are partly to blame. The increasing numbers of people dying in distracted driving-related accidents are causing auto insurers to raise premiums. The role of…
A large body of evidence supports the fact that your accident risks increase when you are driving in a fatigued condition. But just how sleepy do you have to be to be involved in an accident? According to a new study, your accident risk doubles if you have lost just…
In the future, drones carrying blood products and medical supplies could prove to be an integral part of emergency and critical care after an accident. The first few hours after any car or truck wreck are critical for a victim. In fact, in severe accidents, the first hour after the…