Luckily, the overall rate of car accidents has steadily declined in the state of New York over the last four years. A report from Reuters shows how ongoing safety programs have reduced the rate of fatalities of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians on state roads. If...
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Wearable devices don’t make texting while driving safe
The bings and beeps of a mobile phone receiving incoming notifications and texts can be a siren call for many New York drivers. However, the costs of distracted driving can be high, and texting while driving is one of the most well-known dangerous diversions for...
How to handle the sun while driving
People in New York may enjoy taking a drive in sunny weather. However, the sun's glare can also create hazards for drivers, and these problems can be most severe during the sunrise and sunset hours of the day. One of the most common hazards during sunny conditions is...
Old-fashioned distractions still cause crashes
Distracted driving remains a major problem for drivers in New York and across the country. According to federal statistics, distractions cost at least 3,450 lives from 2016 auto accidents alone. With ever-increasing levels of technological integration and more drivers...
New York City law aims to promote worker safety
In 2017, there were nearly 700 injuries related to construction accidents in New York City according to the Department of Buildings. Furthermore, there were 12 worker deaths in 645 accidents reported during that year throughout the city. Local Law 196 was signed into...
Self-driving cars learning unsafe habits from human drivers
Many New York drivers have safety concerns about sharing the roads with self-driving vehicles. Among the safety risks involved in programming driverless vehicles is the fact that self-driving cars are learning dangerous driving habits from the humans who program...
3 essential tips for riding your bike in Brooklyn
Riding a bike in Brooklyn is not easy. With traffic and pedestrians everywhere, it can be intimidating to take your bicycle out for a spin. However, biking comes with many benefits. It is convenient, healthy and good for the planet. So, how can you use cycling as a...
New tech could make construction sites safer
Statistically, 1 in 10 construction workers is injured every year in New York and across the U.S. The private construction industry saw 937 fatalities in 2015, which was a seven-year high in this country. It goes without saying that the construction industry is one of...
Fatal crash leads to proposed legislation
If a proposed law passes, motorists in Brooklyn and throughout New York state could lose their driving privileges if they have an ailing impairment. Doctors would be required to report the impairment to the state, which could then move to have that person's license...
Time change could boost car accident risk
Drivers in New York may face increased danger on the road with the arrival of daylight savings time. When people "spring ahead" by setting their clocks an hour forward, they could be more prone to drowsy driving the next day, a study says. Since the clock moves...
