What's that old saying? "If you talk the talk, you should walk the walk." It seems not every driver in Tennessee does that. According to a new survey, 88 percent of Tennessee drivers believe that texting, or looking at a phone, while driving is dangerous behavior. But...
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Teen tells story of accident to promote driving safety
A routine day turned into a nightmare for a Tennessee teen back in October 2010. He still doesn't remember what exactly happened, but it's believed that as he drove down Big Springs Road, he looked down at some point, causing him to swerve, over-correct and then slam...
Lane-keeping technology gives drivers a nudge
Surely you've been in a situation where the driver in front of you is driving erratically. They swerve in and out of their lane, and it's hard to tell if they're drunk, not paying attention or falling asleep.Some new technology is aiming to give sleepy drivers, or...
Two killed in head-on crash in Cumberland County
When people drive fast on a windy highway or are unable to negotiate curves, the results can be tragic. Even wearing a seat belt isn't always enough to save those involved in terrible car accidents.An accident in Cumberland County last weekend is an example of one...
Elderly Tennessee drivers may face tougher restrictions
Tennessee is one of the least restrictive states in the nation when it comes to elderly drivers. Some states have strict laws requiring drivers of a certain age to submit to medical testing before they are allowed behind the wheel. While Tennessee may not go that far,...
Man who killed teen in accident arrested for sixth DUI
When a driver is arrested for driving drunk, one might think he or she would learn from it. And if they are arrested for fatally hitting someone while driving drunk, they would learn from that. Whether he learned anything or not, a Tennessee man was arrested and...
THP warns against using medians, emergency lanes to escape jams
When roads clog up with vehicles, as they did when three car accidents occurred on Interstate 40 one day in late December, drivers are often tempted to escape the stalled chaos in untraditional ways.But the Tennessee Highway Patrol is warning drivers against using...
States ponder whether ignition interlock should be in every car
Many states have adopted laws that require people who are convicted of driving drunk to get ignition interlock devices, which prevent them from starting their cars if they fail a Breathalyzer test. The state of Tennessee requires ignition interlock for those caught...
Chase leads to car striking, injuring sheriff’s deputy
Evading police is never a smart idea, and initiating a chase is even more foolish. Not only are there significant legal implications, but it puts you and your passengers, police officers and innocent bystanders at unnecessary risk.A car accident resulting from a...
