After decades of public and private campaigns to educate the public about the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol, it’s safe to say that every driver in America should know that drinking and driving don’t mix. At the same time, however, there have often been contradictory reports … Continue reading
A sinkhole in Flour Bluff caused one school bus to get stuck, damaging a water line in the process. The bus driver had driven around a cone that was placed on the road when the ground beneath collapsed. Luckily the bus driver was the only one on board. Police reported … Continue reading
Overcorrection is a dangerous and common mistake made by many drivers, especially teenagers. Overcorrection or oversteering accounted for almost 4 percent of all fatal crashes according to the Insurance Information Institute. Overcorrection refers to when a motorist grabs their steering wheel and abruptly turns it in the opposite direction from … Continue reading
When we hear those now-familiar annual statistics about the number of automotive accidents, injuries, and deaths that take place each year on the nation’s roads and highways, it’s easy to focus on the cars and trucks involved in those crashes. And indeed, those vehicles do make up a sizable portion … Continue reading
With the many highways in Texas, you have likely come across aggressive drivers. Road rage can come in many forms, such as an offensive gesture or a horn honking, but sometimes it can end in a physical altercation outside the vehicle. Dealing with an aggressive driver can be frustrating and … Continue reading
Even though summer is rapidly drawing to a close, road construction continues throughout Texas and across the nation. Those ostentatious orange cones often seem like they’re everywhere this time of year, and it’s easy for drivers to become frustrated by traffic delays, rough driving surfaces, and other conditions that take … Continue reading
Simply put, yes it does. Drivers should always be aware of the rules of the road and the awesome responsibility each driver has in always paying attention to keep themselves and the drivers around them safe. Too often, drivers are distracted and doing everything else in their car other than … Continue reading
One of the more common questions individuals involved in a car accident have after the accident occurs is “should I call the police?” It is important to understand what Texas law dictates regarding the driver’s legal responsibilities should they be involved in a car accident, one of these being informing … Continue reading
Nationwide, nearly half of all motorcyclist deaths result from crashes between the bike and a passenger vehicle, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In addition, when cars and motorcycles collide, motorcyclists are killed 98 percent of the time, versus 2 percent of car passengers killed in … Continue reading
Motor vehicle accidents and fatalities rose in Texas, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, along with accidents involving alcohol and speeding. While the facts are troubling, there are things you can do to keep you and your family safer. Here are seven tips to keep in mind: 1. … Continue reading
