Car accidents happen every day, but just what causes them differs from scene to scene. Of course, we all know that distracted drivers, cell phone users and drunken motorists wreak havoc on our roads, but what about accidents caused by lesser known events?
There are quite of few of these collisions on record, and most are accompanied by common sense caveats—others however, may fall under “freak accidents” that could not be avoided or even anticipated. Either way, we can learn a thing or two from these enlightening incidents.
From 1999 to 2009, the automobile world has seen great advances in the development of safety devices and components that are available to consumers. While previous generations wanted vehicles that were faster and sportier, current generations are much more concerned about safety – which has helped to reduce the number of automobile related fatalities and insurance claims in the latter part of the last century. A recent report generated by the “Insurance Institute for Highway Safety” indicates that three times as many vehicles made their list of “Top Safety Picks” than in 2007, indicating that automobile manufacturers are placing much more emphasis in keeping the consumer safe.
Every winter it seems that when snow starts to fall, people forget how to drive. Regardless of the fact that snow is an annual occurance and we know about the hazardous driving conditions it creates, many people still drive as if it’s the middle of summer.Driving in the winter shouldn’t be a gambling type situation, where you potentially put yourself in harm’s way every time you get behind the wheel. With a little forethought, patience and a dash of caution, you’ll be able to make winter driving that much safer.Tips for Driving this Winter
Thousands of car accidents occur annually in Canada. In fact, someone is killed in a car accident every ten seconds in the United States. Most of these accidents could be easily avoided however, which greatly underlines the tragedy of these collisions.
Below is a top ten list of the common causes of automobile accidents and what we can potentially learn from them.
Tis the season to be merry, but unfortunately, as we’re painfully reminded each year, sometimes people think too much about being merry and not enough about being safe. MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) estimates that every year in the United States more than 1,000 people die between American Thanksgiving and New Years in alcohol related crashes. This is partly because of an increased intake of alcohol at this time and due to the many holiday parties that take place during this social time of year. Sadly, a joyful occasion can turn into a heartbreaking one all too fast.
Canadians love roadside attractions, the bigger - the better! A roadside attraction is something you’d typically see while traveling on Canadian roads and highways. These are freely available novelties, sculptures, murals or landmarks that make you want to stop and take pictures. To locals, these attractions are often familiar signs that they are nearly home.
Let’s face it; lawmakers sometimes come up with some strange rules for us to obey. In all fairness though, often these weird laws that are still on the books are from the past where they were clearly necessary even though they are no longer relevant today. With others though, it’s harder to imagine what incidents would have precipitated the need for such laws. For example, in Alabama, it is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle. Was this a big enough problem that they had to enact a statute to correct it? Whatever the reason, when you’re driving in Alabama, be sure to take your blindfold off!
Stopping road rage is necessary in preventing accidents
We’ve all been witness to aggressive driving incidents. As our roads get more and more congested, drivers tend to get angrier and angrier, and often take this anger out by practicing unsafe driving techniques. Things like speeding, flashing lights, running lights and stop signs, yelling and tailgating are all ways drivers suffering from road rage take their frustration out on other drivers and on the road. It’s unsafe and dangerous, so if you think there’s a possibility that you may lose your temper, we’ve come up with 12 things you can do to help you calm down and not experience road rage.
The days are a little cooler, and there’s a crisp feeling to the air which is filled with the sounds of children groaning. It can only mean one thing: School is back in session. And, after a summer filled with easy driving with seemingly little traffic, the transition to crowded roadways teeming with people can be a difficult one. The most important thing to remember this back to school season is to make sure that you and those around you are safe when out on the road. These back to school safe driving tips will help ensure that everyone remains secure this school year.
