What are the three main kinds of distracted driving?

Distracted driving isn’t just one bad habit, like texting at the wheel. It is actually any activity that diminishes your focus on the task of driving safely. Given that so many people think of distracted driving as synonymous with texting while driving, they may engage in other dangerous behaviors without realizing the risks. What are…

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Does hands-free cell phone use really prevent accidents?

We all know that distracted driving can be fatal. Whether it’s eating, shaving, putting on make-up or answering the phone, taking our eyes, hands and attention off of driving for a fraction of a second can result in personal injuries and fatalities.  Is having a hands-free cell phone much safer? Not really. The facts…

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The risk of blunt force trauma in a car crash

There are a variety of injuries that may result from a car accident. One of the worst types to occur are blunt force trauma injuries. Blunt force injuries are one of very few impairments most likely to leave a car accident victim with profound injuries that may not easily heal. These injuries may be…

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New Jersey motorcyclists face elevated roadway risks

Residents in South New Jersey and other areas spanning the state could hardly be a more diverse group. A given reader of this blog post might be employed in the construction, manufacturing or farming industry. Perhaps he or she is a factory worker or engaged in the food and beverage realm. Many people work…

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How can you drive safely around trucks?

You may have to drive near semi-trucks on your morning commute. If you do not take precautions, you may become involved in a collision with one of these vehicles. There are several steps you can take to protect yourself when you encounter large trucks on the road. Provide room to turn According to the…

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What accident risks increase when the weather gets warmer?

Coming out of winter into the warmer months of the year means more drivers hit the roads. Even with the dangers of ice and snow gone, there are still many risks on the roadway even in warm weather of which you should be aware. Safer America explains it is easy to get into the…

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