Teens in New York, as elsewhere, are at risk for drowsy and distracted driving. The two can go together as drowsiness impairs judgment and leads teens to take more risks and become unsafe. Teens tend to sleep for 8 to 10 hours and wake up late in the day, and this...
Month: February 2020
Five tips for teen drivers to avoid distraction
In a survey conducted by The Zebra, 38% of drivers aged 18 to 24 admitted to texting while on the road. The problem is clearly not a lack of education, as the overwhelming majority of drivers know that what they are doing is wrong. In New York, as elsewhere in the...
Drivers, passengers and bystanders, all at risk for injury
A vehicle accident can happen in an instant in Brooklyn, and with devastating results. Often, the negligent driver is simply not paying attention, but there are many other reasons that vehicle crashes occur. A midday joy ride In January 2020, a man caused a high-speed...
NHTSA’s car safety rating system needs upgrading, new report says
In the 1990s, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration established a five-star rating system for vehicle safety. Many drivers in New York and across the U.S. rely on this rating when purchasing a vehicle, which is why it's important to know that some experts...
Amherst car collision sends six to hospital
Reports claim that six people were injured following a car crash that occurred in Amherst on Jan. 31. It involved two vehicles -- an Amherst Police vehicle and a 2012 Chevrolet with five occupants. According to the Amherst Police Department, the officer was responding...