Your safety on the road lies in the hand of all those you share the road with. Driving well yourself can make a huge difference, but others add so many variables to the situation that even expert drivers can be injured. Observing people at the wheel can give clues...
Look at the routes you take each day by car, motorcycle, bicycle, or something else. You likely make some left turns and some rights. Research suggests that reducing the number of left turns you make could improve safety for yourself and others. Here is why: 61% of...
As an avid cyclist, you’ve spent many hours on the roads. You know that other drivers aren’t always cautious, and you do your best to mitigate the risk. Despite your best efforts, you could end up in a cycling crash. If that happens, it’s essential that you take the...
When you emerge from a serious crash, your first concern is dealing with your injuries. At some point, you then turn your attention to your vehicle. As you deal with the at-fault driver’s insurance company, one of the things that may need to be determined is whether...
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is almost over, but there’s still time to remind motorcyclists and others about some safety tips that can help motorcyclists to make it to their destination without an incident occurring. Motorcyclists know that safety has to be a...
When many people start getting into cycling, they automatically gravitate toward riding on the sidewalk. This may be because riding on the road makes them nervous, or it may be because they learned how to ride on the sidewalk as a child and they just thought this was...
Cycling is a healthy habit for children and adults alike. It increases cardiovascular fitness and can even help people lose weight. Traveling by bicycle is also cheaper and more environmentally friendly than using a motor vehicle. For all the benefits it offers,...
There is no doubt that driving is a dangerous undertaking. Add to this bad weather and the risks associated with driving increase substantially. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that bad weather accounts for nearly 21 percent...
Any time you drive on the highway, there’s a good chance you will encounter semis and big rigs. These large trucks are an important part of the country’s economy; however, they also present some hazards for others on the roads, especially if you don’t know how to stay...
Motorcyclists are at extreme risk when on the road. Unfortunately, other motorists are often distracted or simply don’t see them on the road, resulting in thousands of accidents across California every year. Unlike individuals in passenger vehicles, motorcyclists...