A new analysis of aggressive driving data confirms some long-held beliefs: when men are behind the wheel, they are more aggressive and tend to speed, tailgate, merge dangerously, and make rude gestures or honk at other drivers more than women. But women also engage in some dangerous driving habits, like…

Here are some excellent tips for driving safely on ice and snow from the smart people at Car and Driver. 1. Drive Super Smoothly The key to safe driving in snow is being smooth with the steering wheel, accelerator, and brakes. Why? Jerky movements with the controls easily unstick tires…

Last week, I lost a dear friend to a one-car automobile accident. He wasn’t using his seat belt at the time of the accident. Wearing your seatbelt as a front-seat passenger can limit your chances of moderate to fatal injury by 50% and of dying by 45%. (NHTSA) Wearing your…

Most people assume that severe injuries only occur in catastrophic accidents, but even minor accidents can be fatal or debilitating. In fact, victims often overlook potentially serious injuries when they are in minor accidents, and that can place them at higher risk for long-term complications. Learn more about the most…

New Years Eve is a great chance to celebrate the yea and the coming of a new one. However, these celebrations also come with great dangers and responsibilities. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you make your New Years plans! Happy New Year New Years Eve…

How Long Do You Have To Go To A Doctor After A Car Accident? After getting into a car accident, one of the first steps you should take is to seek medical attention to be assessed for accident-related injuries. In the United States, more than four million individuals are injured…

The holiday season brings a number of challenges that make safe driving difficult. During this time of year, there can be difficult weather conditions, limited daylight, and drivers in unfamiliar areas. Here are six ways you can drive safely this holiday season. 1. Plan Ahead Before you start your trip,…

Getting back into the real world of a reopened economy also means getting back into your car more frequently, sometimes with other people. Think of a vehicle as a tiny living space. OK, you’re already paranoid. So start by maintaining, as best as possible within that space, the practices shared…

1. Distracted Driving Distracted driving becomes a larger threat every year and has been the leading cause of car accidents for the past decades. Please pay attention to the road while you are driving. That means no calls, no texting, no eating, no reading, no grooming or application of makeup,…

5 Things to Discuss With A Doctor After a Crash When you talk with your doctor after a car accident, the most important thing is to be completely open and honest. There is no shame in admitting when you can’t do something, and being forthcoming about your pain, limits, and…