Holiday Travel
Falling asleep behind the wheel is much more common than we think, and it is probably for this reason that most people have plenty of suggestions to offer to prevent car accidents caused by sleepiness. However, many of these techniques simply do not work, and in some cases, may actually make the sleepiness worse and […]
Record numbers of motorists are expected to throng Georgia highways this Thanksgiving, and traffic enforcement agencies are warning of a higher risk of auto accidents. This is true with all holidays, but especially with holidays that result in extended days off for many workers. All holidays of this nature see a spike in the number […]
The weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day are often referred to as the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” for teen drivers. Safety organizations are asking parents to pay attention to their children’s driving habits in order to reduce the risk of fatal auto accidents. Car accidents are a major risk for teen drivers. The […]
There were a total of 20 deaths recorded in auto accidents across the state of Georgia over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The Georgia Department of Public Safety recently released statistics related to the number of car accidents and deaths that occurred within the state’s borders over this year’s Fourth of July weekend. The […]
As the bad news on distracted driving continues to grow, there is some good news in the war against drunk driving. A new study indicates that the popularity of ridesharing apps like Lyft and Uber is contributing to a drop in drunk driving collisions. The study was conducted in New York, and focused on those […]
One of the most distracting activities behind the wheel does not involve any kind of electronic device. The simple act of eating or snacking while driving can significantly increase your risks of being involved in a motor vehicle collision. According to researchers, a person’s crash risk increases by as much as 70% when he’s driving […]
Times have changed. While this may be the most wonderful time of the year, recent headlines have carried more misfortune and tragedy than any of us care to see. Terrorism is a real and present danger in the world today, and the threat persists even here in our homeland. History has taught us to associate […]
Whether or not you’ll be home for Christmas, the holiday season is always a busy travel time. This year is slated to be even busier than usual. Due to the improving economy and the low price of gas, AAA predicts that 2014 will have the busiest holiday travel on record, with nearly 99 million Americans […]