Construction sites are dangerous areas by nature. In fact, the number of construction site accidents has increased in the past few years. While some freak accidents are unavoidable, there are some instances where workers may be able to safely eliminate accidents at...
Month: August 2019
Dangers of night driving
At night, when it's hard to see and be seen, drivers only raise their risk for an accident. This is especially true of teen drivers in New York and across the U.S. Based on 2016 data from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, the National Safety Council found...
Subaru Crosstrek in more at-fault crashes than any other car
The Subaru Crosstrek is involved in more at-fault crashes than any other newer model vehicle in the U.S. This is according to a survey from Insurify, a vehicle insurance comparison site with a database of over 1.6 million insurance quotes. In fact, Insurify has...
Drowsy driving is an inherent risk in the ride-sharing industry
Ride-share drivers in New York should know that being drowsy behind the wheel is an inherent risk in their line of work. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine points out that these drivers may work for extended periods of wakefulness and disregard any symptoms of...
Tips to avoid distracted driving
Motorists in New York and across the U.S. know that distracted driving is dangerous, but a significant portion of them continue to engage in the behavior. Unfortunately, this has tragic consequences. In 2017, at least 3,166 people were killed in car accidents caused...
Smart cars may prove too distracting for older drivers
Seat warmers, reverse parking cameras and automatic windshield wipers are just a few of the technological advances available for drivers in New York and across the United States. While these high-tech perks can make driving more enjoyable, they don't come without...