Floridians are able to take their boats out on the water long after their friends up north have put their vessels in storage for the winter. However, as the temperatures drop, boat operators need to take extra precautions to ensure that their boats can withstand the...
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How do truck companies increase the risk of crashes?
If a truck wipes you out, you will have plenty of time to wonder why. Due to their size, you will likely be in hospital for a while. Focusing on what the driver did wrong is natural. Yet, sometimes there is more to it than that. There is a myth that associates driving...
Leave your headphones at home when you go jogging
Jogging is one of the easiest ways to stay in shape. You can do it for free, and spending just 30 minutes or so per day on the roads around your house can really whip you into shape. You don’t need to spend hundreds on a gym membership to get fit. However, there is...
Fatal crashes in Florida: Statistics driver should know
Traffic and tourism both sharply declined in 2020 for a number of reasons, but fatal car crashes, motorcycle wrecks, bicycle and pedestrian accidents stayed steady or increased all over the country. Despite an early dip in April of last year, the rate of serious and...
Road rage and your safety: When anger leads to crashes
Anxiety and stress are major problems for a lot of people. Unfortunately, all that internal emotional turmoil can manifest in external ways -- including through acts of road rage. The term “road rage” has been around since the 1990s, and it’s commonly used to describe...
Why you need to watch for drunk drivers on Florida roads
How worried are you about encountering a drunk driver out there on the road? If you live in Florida, you may have good reason to be concerned. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Florida is one of the top three...
3 safety tips for motorcyclists in Florida
The roads in Florida can be hazardous at the best of times. Unfortunately, dangers on the roads present a heightened risk to motorcyclists. Motorcycles are generally one of the smallest vehicles on the road. Consequently, riders are not afforded the same physical...
The dangers of distracted driving
Driving requires full attention from the driver. It's more than just keeping your eyes on the road -- it is being aware of your environment and knowing when to react. Any form of distraction could be deadly, and there are statistics to show for it. Thousands of people...
The obligations of a truck driver after a serious accident
After a crash with an 18-wheeler, you may not be thinking clearly. You may be hurt. A passenger may be hurt. Just as you would with the driver of a smaller vehicle, you should exchange information. This includes insurance and contact information. The police may be...
The unforeseen financial aftermath of seemingly minor accidents
Consider this motor vehicle accident scenario: You are driving along a road when a drunk driver runs a traffic light, colliding with the side of your car. The impact slams your head against the door, and you pass out. You regain consciousness a few minutes later and...