Motor vehicle collisions on TV and in the movies tend to be loud and dramatic experiences, where the vehicle always winds up catching fire and the people escape near-certain death only through the intervention of a stranger or first responder. The reality of car crashes can be much banaler. Many times, there is only twisted […]

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Drivers can’t let anything distract them from the road. One thing that pulls a lot of drivers away from their duties is a cellphone. Texting while driving is a huge issue that can easily claim lives because reading and writing messages takes time. Safety on the road is everyone’s business, so any driver should be […]

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The days are getting cooler and soon there will be frost dusting the pumpkins awaiting harvest in the fields. Now is the time for all sorts of autumn celebrations, including Halloween parties, high school homecomings and the University of North Carolina’s (UNC) Fall Fest. While UNC differs from many universities by celebrating its homecoming in […]

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When you get into a car wreck, the emotions that you feel might be overwhelming. Stress and adrenaline might make it impossible to remember what you should do next. One of the best ways that you can take the appropriate steps is to review them before you are ever involved in one. You might even want to […]

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With the back-to-school season in full swing, drivers who are in high school and college need to remember that driving when they are too tired is incredibly dangerous. These students have to be able to balance the need to study with their other activities, but this can’t come at the expense of safety. Fatigue has […]

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Speeding is a huge issue that some drivers don’t see as a problem. Unfortunately, the decision not to abide by speed limits is one that can kill innocent people. More than a quarter of traffic fatalities are caused by speeding. This shows just how important it is for drivers to obey speed limits. Some individuals think that […]

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Safety in the car is a top priority for anyone who rides in one. From newborns to senior citizens, everyone who is in a vehicle while it is in motion should have on a seat belt. It is imperative that these are used properly because incorrect usage can mean that there are extensive injuries during […]

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If you find yourself driving in heavy traffic, such as during rush hour, it’s critical to adjust your style with an eye toward safety. Rush hour driving is unique in many ways, including the fact that you’re among a sea of vehicles that are moving at a slow rate of speed. To make things even […]

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Distracted driving is a serious issue, taking many lives every year. All accidents caused by distraction are preventable, just like drunk driving accidents. That, in many ways, is the most tragic part of this whole situation. None of these accidents needed to happen. None of those lives needed to be lost. With that in mind, […]

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Victims of a car crash often suffer head injuries — sometimes very serious ones. There are a few points that you need to know if you have a brain injury from a car crash. An important point to remember is that you don’t necessarily have to hit your head to suffer a brain injury. It […]

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