Road rage sometimes makes its way onto the local news. For example, in late January, a traffic altercation led to gunfire on Mesa streets. Many other times, though, aggressive drivers endanger motorists without drawing much attention from the media. Still, road rage...
Month: March 2020
Protect yourself on the road with a bike helmet
Wearing a helmet is one of the important steps you can take to prevent serious injury if you get hit by a car while riding a bike. According to data reported by the National Safety Council, the bike rider did not wear a helmet in 54% of 2015's auto accident...
Drivers: Share the road and remain mindful of texting pedestrians
Laws prohibiting distracted driving have gone into effect and an Arizona motorist found using a mobile device while operating a vehicle may receive a ticket. Distracted walking, however, has not yet become a serious enough issue to merit a penalty even though...
5 tips for sharing the road with a semi-truck
Many of us feel nervous when driving near a semi-truck on the highway. Afterall, semis are much larger than your typical car or truck. But did you know that 75% of commercial vehicle accidents are actually caused by passenger car drivers? For everyone’s safety, it’s...
How to operate an autonomous vehicle safely
Most motorists do not own a self-driving vehicle. Yet autonomous automobiles have become an increased presence on American roadways. Automakers like Tesla, Volvo and GM produce vehicles with advanced self-driving systems. And others will begin testing such vehicles...
How to spot a distracted driver
Distracted driving is a serious issue that should concern all Arizona drivers. Every day, approximately nine people die in crashes associated with distracted driving across the United States. While some forms of distracted driving, like texting and driving, are...