Everyone knows that driving the wrong way on the highway is extremely unsafe and can lead to a terrible car accident. But wrong-way crashes still happen. How do these terrible lapses of judgment happen? A recent incident on Highway 27 and Interstate 24 in Chattanooga...
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Are fatal car accidents on the rise?
With the lockdowns across the country in 2020, several studies noted that even though there were fewer vehicles on the road, there was a sharp increase in accidents. Now, more people are heading back to work and school as re-openings gain traction. However, it seems...
What should you know for Pedestrian Safety Month?
Last year, the U.S. Department of Transportation established October 2020 as the first National Pedestrian Safety Month. It is important to note that pedestrian safety should be a priority for all road users year-round. This focus is especially important in Tennessee....
Crash avoidance technology has big benefits for drivers under 25
According to recent studies by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), crash avoidance features like forward collision warning, lane departure warning and automatic emergency braking are especially effective among drivers under 25. The HLDI performed three separate...
Which is more dangerous: Drunk driving or drowsy driving?
The answer is surprisingly complicated. Both are dangerous. While law enforcement attributes far more traffic fatalities to drunk driving than drowsy driving, it’s also harder to recognize drowsy driving, causing officers to attribute such crashes to another factor....
Road rage has been especially deadly during the pandemic
Have you ever gotten so annoyed at another driver you honked your horn? Flipped the bird? Shaken your fist? You might want to reconsider doing those things. While they may seem harmless and even feel necessary, they can provoke certain people into rage. An enraged...
Looking into the future of motor vehicle safety tech
It wasn’t long ago that car safety features focused exclusively on protecting the driver and occupants who were inside the vehicle. Today’s safety technology goes further by using suites of cameras, radar, sensors and computer processors to prevent motor vehicle...
What should you consider when buying your teen a used car?
It’s tough to buy a vehicle right now. The pandemic and the semiconductor shortage have priced used vehicles at a premium – if you can find one at all. If you’re buying a vehicle for your teen or a young graduate, it could be tempting to buy the cheapest car you can...
Motorcycle collisions: what the data shows
Motorcycling can be fun. It’s also popular, especially this time of year. Yet motorcyclists are much more likely than occupants of passenger vehicles to be injured or killed when involved in crashes. Motorcycle crashes are responsible for billions of dollars in costs...
Will self-driving cars really reduce accident rates?
When manufacturers introduced self-driving technology in cars, safety experts felt it could be a game changer. They expected the technology could greatly reduce the number of accidents on U.S. roadways. However, according to a 2020 study from the Insurance Institute...