Commercial vehicles are large and loud. They stand out when they're on highways, and they can be frightening to other drivers on the road. These vehicles also have large blind spots and a potential to cause significant damage in a crash.Commercial vehicle crashes...
Year: 2018
Myths can result in a drunk driving charge
Drunk driving is a danger to everyone on the roads, yourself included. However, many people end up being accused of drunk driving even though they didn't realize they had too much to drink or that they were still intoxicated. People sometimes go by myths to determine...
As an older driver, are your kids questioning your skills?
As an older Tennessee driver, you may worry that one day you will lose your ability to drive. Now, however, you still feel that your abilities remain as good as they have ever been, and you have no health or vision concerns that make you fear that you could act as a...
DUI up 60 percent on Tennessee college campuses
Universities are a popular destination for DUI incidents to occur. Most students reach the legal drinking age during college and many attend parties that offer alcoholic beverages. Since this may be your first time trying these drinks, you may not have a set plan on...
Here’s why motorcyclists shouldn’t strap in for the ride
Motorcycle accidents happen often for a few reasons. The first is that drivers aren't always watching out for motorcyclists and may make mistakes that result in a motorcycle-vehicle crash. The second is that due to physics and the way the brain translates information,...
5-vehicle collision leads to 3 injured including trooper
Working as a police officer is difficult work, and it's extremely dangerous at times. Crashes can take lives and lead to disabilities, but officers still go to them, hoping to help those who have been injured. On the way to a crash site, officers have to use sirens...
Can you get a DUI for drugged driving?
Drunk driving isn't the only thing you can get a DUI for. In fact, a DUI can also stand for drugged driving, which is something that's being seen more often in America. When people drink and use drugs, they increase their risk of being in serious crashes. Drugged...
Drunk driving and alcohol: A bad combination for truckers
No truck driver should ever be on the roads if he or she has been drinking. According to federal regulations, drivers with a commercial driver's license (CDL) may never drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over .04 percent. That's half the normal limit for...
Bonnaroo Festival leads to arrests, drug bust
Festivals are a great time for everyone who attends, but there is a always a risk of drugs and alcohol making their way inside. Sometimes, officers do full sweeps aimed at arresting those who have violated the laws at these events. It's not unusual for the innocent to...
High drivers are just as dangerous as drunk drivers
Tennessee readers know that drunk driving is a serious issue, and it is a threat to the safety and well-being of every person on the road. While drunk driving is a major concern, so are drugged drivers. You may not know that a stoned driver is just as dangerous as a...