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...
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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...
How important are your vehicle’s headlights?
Headlights have existed nearly as long as the automobile itself. Of course, every vehicle on the road has headlights. And you know that you need them to navigate the streets when the sun goes down. However, it is critical to understand just how important the proper...
What does it mean to drive defensively?
Any time you get behind the wheel, it is important to use defensive driving tactics to decrease the risk of a crash. You have likely heard this before in the media and even in some of our previous blog posts. Tennessee drivers can guess what it means to be defensive...
Why did traffic fatalities jump in 2020?
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?...
Are wrecks really more common near home?
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....
FAQ: Do I need uninsured motorist insurance?
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....
Could you be found at fault in a car 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...