A recent study published by JAMA Pediatrics claims that teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are one-third more likely to get in a car accident than those without the condition. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, the symptoms of which include a lack...
Month: November 2017
Thanksgiving leads to more fatal car crashes
Roads in New York and across the U.S. become more hazardous over the Thanksgiving holiday, according to federal statistics. As a result, safety experts encourage drivers to be extra cautious as they hit the highway this holiday season.According to the Centers for...
Fewer daylight hours could lead to more crashes
As days become shorter with the end of daylight savings time, motorists in New York and other states may notice an increase in wildlife activity on or near the roadway. The annual return to standard time places many commuters behind the wheel at dusk and dawn when...
Learn to keep distraction out of your driving
No matter how long you have had your driver's license, chances are you have driven distracted at least once. You take pride in your safe driving record, but like other safe drivers in Brooklyn, a distraction could come along when you least expect it, and you do not...
What are Brooklyn’s most dangerous intersections?
If you listen to a police scanner in Brooklyn, it's likely you will hear the words “accident with injuries at Tillary and Flatbush." That's because there are an estimated 180 collisions per year at the intersection, making it the most dangerous intersection in...