Truck drivers usually have hectic schedules and deadlines to beat. Sometimes, it means working overtime which can translate to driver fatigue. Without enough rest, drivers may not pay full attention to their environment on the road or react to situations on time,...
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The real reason why teen drivers cause so many accidents
The reason that teens have to take so many tests in order to get a driver's license is that it's a new skill to them, and statistics have found that they tend to cause a disproportionate amount of accidents. Obliging teens to go through formal driver's training is...
The unique dangers tanker trucks pose on the road
Tanker trucks are necessary for moving liquids, such as gasoline around the country. The truckers who handle these transports must ensure that they’re driving safely because these rigs are at a heightened risk of rollovers. The liquids inside the tank move about with...
Illegal drag racing is a danger to other motorists, passengers
Teenagers and young adults have been drag-racing for decades, ever since it became a popular activity back in the 50s. The faster engines of the 60s and the 70s muscle cars added even more speed to the races. Last month, Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested four...
Interstate pileups are often related to fog
One of the most dangerous types of collisions is an interstate pileup of automobiles and semitrucks. While there are many different factors that can cause these often-deadly accidents, snow and fog are two common weather conditions. Down here in South Florida, we...
Driving tips for senior citizens
South Florida is a great spot for retirees to enjoy their golden years on the links, beachcombing or enjoying all the amenities of condo life. Many senior citizens stay engaged and active well into their 80s. But if there is one thing that can slow an active senior...
The permanent consequences of a spinal cord injury after a wreck
The spinal cord transmits messages to and from the brain and body. When a person suffers an injury to this bundle of nerves in a car crash, their physical abilities below the location of the injury are usually impacted. There are several types of spinal cord injuries...
What to do at a compulsory medical examination in Florida
You were hurt in a car crash -- and it wasn’t your fault. Given the circumstances and the severity of your injuries, you didn’t expect the other party’s insurance company to give you a hard time -- until you were notified that you had to go to a compulsory medical...
What’s the most dangerous road in Florida?
Thanksgiving is over, but the holidays are just kicking off. For many people, long-distance travel is part of their yearly traditions. Unfortunately for folks traveling up or down the East Coast on I-95, the potential for a dangerous -- even deadly -- crash is very...
Why is the road more dangerous than the track?
Many people who own sportbikes start out by riding them on the road in their daily life and by taking them to the track to ride with other motorcyclists. Eventually, a lot of them decide that it is safer to ride on the track, and so they stop riding on the roads...