A new form of driver distraction is sweeping the nation. A quick look on any social media site proves that many drivers in Tennessee and across the U.S. are doing more than just concentrating on the road while behind the wheel. A number of people, who are taking...
PROFESSIONAL AGGRESSIVE EFFECTIVE
Month: January 2016
Can ESC systems lower the number of large truck accidents?
As a driver in Tennessee, you may feel as though tractor trailers threaten your safety on the road. You may, in fact, be justified in feeling this way. The national truck accident fatality rate has increased steadily from 3,211 deaths in 2009 to more than 3,906 deaths...
How to spot the signs of a drunk driver
When you are driving along Tennessee roadways, you may take the precautions necessary to ensure you are not endangering your life or anyone else’s on the road. Unfortunately, you are still at risk of becoming involved in a fatal car accident due to the...
Teenagers at a higher risk for causing serious car accidents
The decisions that drivers make while behind the wheel affect the safety and lives of everyone else on the road. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teenage drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 pose a greater threat to motorists than any...
Motorcyclists and paralysis: What you should know
Motorcyclists in Tennessee and across the U.S. should know that sharing the road with trucks, cars and tractor trailers can be extremely dangerous. In some cases, motorcycle collisions can lead to broken bones, loss of limbs, traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord...
Distraction study: A look at voice-activated devices
Many new vehicles come equipped with voice activated technology, which is designed to minimize distractions that people face while driving in Tennessee and across the country. This technology allows drivers to accomplish certain tasks, such as dialing a phone number,...
How to share the road with large trucks
As a driver in Knox County, you may see tractor trailers on the roads every day. While you may be familiar with their massive size, you may not know that driving around these vehicles can be extremely dangerous. Large trucks have unique operating mannerisms that may...
Distraction study questions the safety of hands free cellphones
While it is against the law to text and drive in Tennessee, drivers are able to talk on hand-held cellphones with no legal repercussions. Many people, however, know that doing so is dangerous, and some people have turned to using hands free cellphones as a result. A...
Repeat DUI offender causes yet another accident
Once DUI offenders have had their driver’s licenses reinstated and are given back their driving privileges, many people hope that they will refrain from drinking and driving in the future. Sadly, some DUI offenders in Tennessee and across the country continue to...
Elderly drivers and Tennessee’s license renewal policies
While some elderly motorists in Tennessee have the ability to operate a vehicle without any cause for concern, others may pose an increased threat to other drivers on the road. As people age, certain medical conditions and changes in vision can make it difficult for...
