Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is commonly associated with events like seeing combat while serving in the armed forces. However, it's important to remember that many traumatic events can spur PTSD, like being involved in a car accident.In fact, one study...
Month: January 2017
5 ways alcohol impairs your driving
You know that it's illegal to drive while under the influence, but it's important to look at a few specific ways that alcohol can impair your ability to drive. This can also help shed some light on why people are sometimes pulled over when they're not drunk. Five...
Are you actually telling me driving too slowly is dangerous?
Yes. That slow moving vehicle in front of you that causes you intense frustration also poses a risk to your life and the lives of everyone else on the road. Most law enforcement agencies and safety advocates focus on how excessive speed kills and neglect the fact that...
Man arrested with 10 license suspensions
On Thursday, Jan. 8, a police officer with the Tennessee Highway Patrol watched a car commit a traffic violation. That's a fairly common occurrence, and the officer flipped on his lights and siren, pulling the car over. What he found when he ran the driver's license...
4 driving hazards you may face in the winter months
Snow storms may not be as common in Tennessee as they are in states farther north, but they do happen, and the impact can be severe. To help you prepare this year, here are a few hazards you may face:1. Abandoned cars. When a blizzard strikes, drivers who get stuck...