While there isn't a national ban on texting and driving, there could be deadly consequences if you choose text behind the wheel. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that, in 2015, 3,477 people were killed and around 391,000 people were...
During the summer months, while warm weather persists, you might choose to enjoy the numerous benefits of doing most of your traveling outside the confines of a motor vehicle. Walking not only provides you with an excellent means of exercise, but it is also...
When you got into a commercial crash, the last thing you expected was to find out that the driver had previous run-ins with the law. In the past, the driver had made mistakes that led to people getting hurt, just like this time. How can you know if a driver is good or...
Every year, there are many motorcyclists who suffer serious and fatal injuries as a result of mistakes on the roads. The real shame is that, many times, the injuries they suffer are a result of other drivers who aren't paying attention.In a news article from July 17,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...