We have covered many of the different reasons why traffic accidents continue to occur, such as DUI. While a majority of people realize that drunk driving is dangerous, some still carry out this reckless behavior and endanger lives in other ways. However, accidents may also happen as a result of factors that are less publicized, such as poor vehicle condition. Whether a driver cannot afford to repair their vehicle, feel as if they are too busy to fix their car…
Last year Utah made headlines by introducing a bill that lowered DUI charges to include drivers who were driving with a .05 percent Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level or higher. This law goes into effect later this year. This has re-ignited the argument around BAC and driving. Proponents argue that lowering the average to .05 nationwide would save hundreds of lives, but those who disagree point out that only a fraction of driving fatalities occur between .01 and .08 percent….
Wanting to stay safe while on the road may be a strong goal of yours. You may want to protect yourself, your passengers and other travelers on the roadways by staying focused and remaining defensive behind the wheel. This may mean that you need to be on the lookout for other drivers who may not have your best interests — or even their own — in mind as they travel the roads. In particular, drunk drivers pose considerable threats to other…
You may remember the first time you got behind the wheel of a car as a teenager. It was a thrilling moment, and you may have marveled at your ability to control that machine with so little effort. Pulling too hard on the steering wheel took the car in a direction you did not intend. Too much pressure on the accelerator and the vehicle seemed to leap out from under you. By now, you have learned how to control your…
You may remember the first time you got behind the wheel of a car as a teenager. It was a thrilling moment, and you may have marveled at your ability to control that machine with so little effort. Pulling too hard on the steering wheel took the car in a direction you did not intend. Too much pressure on the accelerator and the vehicle seemed to leap out from under you. By now, you have learned how to control your…
