Everyone knows getting behind the wheel after drinking is a bad idea. However, you might not realize that other activities like eating, talking on the phone and putting on makeup while driving are just as dangerous. Because of the time commitment involved in driving,...
Year: 2023
How drivers’ failure to yield to motorcycles can lead to tragedy
It's a basic traffic rule: before making a left turn from a two-way street, you must yield to oncoming traffic. This is to avoid crashing and causing serious injury. Unfortunately, drivers are not always as conscientious about yielding to motorcycles as they are for...
Should I worry about my concussion after a minor crash?
A concussion happens when a bump, blow or force makes the brain move around inside the skull. It could cause brain cell damage, resulting in adverse side effects. It might sound like a severe condition. However, it is a common mild injury often experienced after minor...
Keep calm: The dangers of road rage
Driving around crowded streets or through traffic can be annoying, but encountering a slow or aggressive driver makes it worse. Getting back at another driver for cutting you off or not knowing where they are going can be tempting. However, letting your emotions get...
The obvious and underlying consequences of distracted driving
Given the amount of attention distracted driving receives, many Georgia drivers are undoubtedly aware of the risks involved. The most referenced problems during distracted driving awareness campaigns are auto accidents, injuries and fatalities. As worrisome as these...
Why you need to know about the science of car crashes
Car crashes are a terrifying prospect for any driver or passenger in Georgia. They are a substantial threat to life, health, and a person's financial well-being. But at a basic level, these events are basically combinations of physics and biology. Knowing more about...
Hazards to be mindful of this summer
The summer months are an ideal time to head out to the beach, an amusement park or other attractions in Georgia. However, the summer months may also present unique travel hazards. If you have teenage drivers at home, you must talk to them about these hazards as they...
Steps to follow in a single-vehicle accident
Driving in Georgia can be hazardous, with the risk of accidents involving other vehicles, pedestrians, animals and the terrain itself. Single-vehicle accidents are fairly common, and it's important to understand what to do if you find yourself in one. There are...
Are handheld phone bans improving road safety?
Thousands of road users are killed in distracted driving accidents in Georgia and around the country each year, which is why laws banning the use of handheld mobile devices while behind the wheel have been passed in most states. However, these laws seem to be having...
Georgia has the fifth most accidents in the U.S., says NSC study
While fewer fatalities occur on highways than happened 50 years ago, about 42,000 Americans die in motor vehicle accidents annually, says new data from the National Safety Council (NSC). The data show that 10.6% of Georgia drivers have an at-fault accident on their...
