It's probably happened to you. You're on your way to work, or perhaps on the way home, and the sun suddenly creeps up over a hill or past a tree and seems downright blinding. This can be extremely dangerous, and the best thing to do is slow down or pull over. When it...
PROFESSIONAL AGGRESSIVE EFFECTIVE
Month: November 2011
Police will be out in full force this holiday season
Drivers headed out for the holiday weekend in Tennessee might notice a few extra police cars. They are aiming to prevent car accidents by cracking down on distracted drivers and focusing on all aspects of traffic safety.According to The Cookeville Times, the program...
Bizarre truck accident injures drivers, kills cattle
A strange accident on a Tennessee interstate this week left two drivers injured and many cattle dead. The truck accident occurred on Interstate 40 on Wednesday morning, according to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security.The Jackson Sun reports that a 2008...
Traffic cameras: saving lives or just generating revenue?
Traffic cameras have been controversial for several years now. Posted at intersections to catch motorists running red lights, some say they save lives and prevent serious auto accidents. Others argue they merely generate revenue by flagging drivers who ordinarily...
Two passengers killed in deadly Knox County crash
When a driver gets behind the wheel with passengers in tow, they have a responsibility to drive safely. When a motorist neglects that responsibility, it can put the passengers' lives at risk. Unfortunately, that appears to be the case with a deadly car accident in...
Police say crash that killed Tennessee couple involved alcohol
When people take risks on the road, the results can be deadly. A couple from Speedwell was killed over the weekend when they were struck by another vehicle. Police say the other driver had been consuming alcohol at the time of the fatal car accident. He's facing...
Knoxville firefighter involved in head-on crash
Firefighters usually respond to accidents rather than being involved in them. But it can happen, and a crash this week is no exception.A Knoxville firefighter who had just gotten off a 24-hour shift apparently crossed the center line while driving home on a recent...
Deer collisions prove problematic for drivers and motorcyclists
We are now at the height of deer collision season, and that spells trouble for both drivers and motorcyclists. Deer breeding season, during which young bucks seeking a mate cause does to scatter, often results in more car and motorcycle accidents. It's especially...
