For World Sleep Day (March 15), Ford Motor Company is using its "Sleep Suit" to show the effects of drowsy driving. Virginia residents should know that fatigue is behind an estimated one in five road accidents. Experts say that being awake for 18 hours or more can...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Driving while drowsy is comparable to drunk driving
When it's time to "spring forward" the clocks in March of each year, many people complain of the inconvenience of "losing" an hour of sleep. Unfortunately, the loss of sleep can be more than just a frustration; studies show that it can increase the risk of motor...
Truck safety regulations mired in Congress for years
A study from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration suggests that truck drivers in Virginia and around the country are about twice as likely to be involved in a speed-related accident when systems designed to limit top speeds are switched off. Speed limiters...
Distracted driving isn’t limited to texting
Have you ever sat in your car at a red light and worried that car coming up quickly behind you is going to stop as well? Do you regularly feel concern about other drivers not paying attention as they exit the freeway behind you? If you have been driving for any...
What to do after a car crash
Car accidents are scary and disorienting for everyone involved. Even if no one is hurt, emotions can run high due to rattled nerves and distress over property damage. Luckily, there are a few steps that Virginia drivers can take to ensure everyone's safety and...
Fatal car accidents are on the rise in the U.S.
The average motorist in Virginia can usually be fairly confident about getting behind the wheel as long as they are alert and focused. However, there may be a good reason for drivers to be apprehensive. According to the National Safety Council, driving deaths climbed...
Car accidents and their most frequent causes
There are some common causes of car accidents, and they apply to Virginia and around the country. Most people know, for instance, that distracted driving is becoming a major issue. Multitasking is never a good idea behind the wheel whether by using a smartphone,...
Speed named as reason for increase in big-rig accidents
Despite an increase in traffic safety programs, a new report released from Road Safe America shows that big rig trucking accidents increased in almost every state. The report looked at data for trucking accidents from 2009 to 2017. Though the number of miles driven by...
Avoid these common types of car accidents
Car accidents happen every day. You probably know people who have been involved in serious collisions. You may have had a fender bender or two yourself during your driving career. There are some things you can do to reduce your chances of getting hurt on the road in...
Pedestrians face increased danger on the roads
Pedestrians may be relatively safe on Virginia roadways, but they can still face significant dangers on a daily basis, let alone while traveling to neighboring states. A study by Smart Growth America examined the dangers pedestrians face in states and metropolitan...