Particularly for newer drivers, driving around large commercial vehicles may be intimidating. Understanding the functional differences between regular passenger vehicles and larger commercial ones is paramount. Understanding how to drive safely and share the road with...
Residents in Georgia who are concerned about safety on the road may feel that driving a larger automobile, like a sport utility vehicle, protects them and their family members more than driving a smaller vehicle. That may hold true in some situations. However, these...
There is no question that distracted driving kills thousands of Americans every year. In 2018 alone, 2,841 people died in car accidents involving distracted driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As a result many states, including...
At the scene of any accident, your first step should be to document the entire event. Often, a key step is to talk with the driver of the other vehicle. Usually, you will exchange insurance information with the other driver and contact the police. However, in a...
If you love the feeling of riding with the open air around you on a motorcycle, you may also realize that the actions of other drivers may at times put you in harm's way. Learning how to ride safely is important for every biker. Unfortunately, even when you operate...
When drivers allow their emotions to get the best of them, aggressive driving can pose a serious risk to other drivers as well as pedestrians. The Insurance Information Institute states that previous studies have shown aggressive driving in more than half of deadly...
It should be no surprise to anyone in Georgia that drinking alcohol and then driving a car or other vehicle is dangerous. This behavior puts innocent people at risk as a person's ability to safely operate a vehicle, react appropriately in emergency situations and...
Of all the serious injuries you can suffer in a car crash, a crush injury perhaps represents one of the most potentially dangerous. Not only can the injury itself cause immediate life-threatening consequences, but these types of injuries often then lead to...
As a driver in Georgia, you are likely vigilant about traveling its mountain routes and curving roadways, but what happens when you are involved in a hit-and-run car accident? This happens more often than you may think; in fact, the Foundation for Traffic Safety...
Compared to other states, Georgia gets very little snowfall. This makes winter driving in the state mostly a breeze. Every so often, there is enough snow and ice to bring traffic to a halt or send cars sliding through stop signs. Sometimes the results are comical....
