Your following distance is incredibly important to how safe you are on the road. It gives you a buffer zone that allows you to react to unexpected events ahead of you. If another driver suddenly slams on the brakes, even a slightly greater distance can have a drastic...
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3 common traffic rule violations that cause road accidents
In today's fast-paced world, traffic rule violations have become common. Unfortunately, these violations often lead to road accidents, causing significant harm to individuals and property. As a responsible driver, it is crucial to understand the importance of...
Is the quickest route always the safest route to drive?
When you plug a route into your vehicle’s satnav, it will typically show you the fastest route. Most of us want to get where we are going quickly. Yet the fastest route could end up being the slowest route if you are involved in a crash. Hence it’s worth considering...
Why does speed cause car accidents?
It’s well known that car accidents affected by speeding are generally more severe than those sustained at lower speeds. An accident that occurs at 20 miles an hour is much less likely to cause serious injuries than an accident at 80 miles an hour. This is one of the...
Do you understand Missouri’s pure comparative negligence law?
If you are involved in a car accident that is someone else’s fault, you may be entitled to financial compensation for the resulting economic and non-economic damages. However, not all car accidents are straightforward. Sometimes, determining liability can be tricky...
What causes a wrong-way accident on the interstate?
The interstate highway system is highly touted as being one of the safest places you can drive. It has been designed to reduce many of the risks you face on other streets. For example, the lanes going in opposite directions are divided by walls or medians, so you...
Most car accidents happen close to home
You have likely heard someone say that most car accidents happen very close to home. And this is true. One study determined that about 77% of those who had been injured in motor vehicle accidents had been within 10 miles of their house at the time. As a driver,...
3 tips for highway driving after a snowstorm
Kansas City is in Missouri, not Minnesota. We don't get nearly as much snow and ice in the wintertime. Still, it does snow enough to accumulate on the roads sometimes, as it did in December. When it does, car accidents inevitably spike as drivers fail to respect the...
Why do people run stop signs?
One of the simplest rules of the road is that, if you approach a stop sign, you need to bring your car to a complete stop before proceeding. This is one of the first things people learn in driver’s ed, and it is perhaps the most basic rule for all drivers to follow....
Take motorcycle safety seriously
The sun is shining, and the open road is calling to you. You put on your helmet and head out on your motorcycle, making sure to use caution as you travel. Staying safe while riding your motorcycle takes concentration and awareness of the other vehicles around you....