According to federal researchers, reduced congestion usually means fewer fatal traffic crashes. An economic downturn tends to keep people off the road. And, traffic fatalities have been down, year-over-year. So why were there so many fatalities during the pandemic?...
Unfortunately, you always face risk whenever you get behind the wheel. Many people might think that they face a higher risk of a wreck when they drive in crowded cities or on busy interstate highways, where it is common to come across traffic and speeding drivers....
Most Tennessee drivers know that state law requires you to have liability auto insurance that covers injuries and property damage if an accident occurs. The state insurance requirements are meant to cover your liability if you are at fault for causing the accident....
You could, depending on the circumstances. In Tennessee, it matters because a finding of fault means you are legally responsible for the injuries and damages in the wreck to the extent you were at fault. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
When you think of distracted driving, most people imagine someone texting while driving, doing their make-up in traffic or looking out at the scenery instead of paying attention to the road in front of them.These are all legitimate - and dangerous - examples of...
They fill potholes. They stripe roads. They build our highways and byways. Road construction workers face serious danger while they do their jobs.That danger seems to be increasing due to the pandemic, as more motorists are driving recklessly or at excessive speeds on...
We've all heard the warnings. Never leave a child or a pet in a hot car. But people forget, and it often ends in tragedy.There are many reasons these tragedies occur, but one reason is that people don't realize how quickly a cool car can become dangerously hot -- or...
Even as summer comes to a close, it is still prime motorcycle season. Many motorcyclists look forward to long rides along Tennessee's beautiful scenic roads and seeing the fall colors.However, no matter the time of year, you must always make sure you are on your guard...
Compared to older drivers, teens crash about four times as often relative to the number of miles driven. We know instinctively that teens are at a greater risk for a car crash. That's why some parents buy their teenage sons and daughters cheap old junkers to...
Much of the promise behind automated and semi-automated vehicles is the promise of safety. In theory, these systems are better drivers than humans, who are prone to all sorts of inattentiveness, rule-breaking and poor judgment. But is that theory a reality?Not yet,...
