Distractions are all around us when driving. Colorful signs vie for our attention on the side of the road. The radio brings us news, music and interesting new thoughts. Our phones put navigation at our fingertips, but these phones also mean that the internet,...
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These are some common car crash causes
Many things can go wrong when you’re behind the wheel of a vehicle. It’s imperative that drivers take the time to ensure they’re operating the car in a safe manner, so they can keep themselves and others around them safe. All drivers should be aware of these causes,...
Drunk drivers can put everyone in danger
When a driver has too much alcohol before they drive, they likely can’t operate their vehicle safely. The problems they face include a reduction in response time, an inability to process information, and an inability to exhibit complete muscle control. This can lead...
Pedestrians are more likely hit by drivers of expensive vehicles
Car-filled roadways are becoming more dangerous for pedestrians. A study released on fatal motor vehicle crashes yielded some troubling results — motorists claimed the lives of 6,283 pedestrians on American streets in 2018, more than any year since 1990. The Journal...
Motor vehicle accidents: NC 540 crash kills father, injures son
Motorists on the busy highways of North Carolina will always be vulnerable. NC 540 is one of the routes on which many lives have been lost in motor vehicle accidents. A man lost his life in a recent accident that involved a trailer that became detached from a vehicle....
Driverless motor vehicle accidents: Whom to blame for injuries?
The testing of driverless cars has been authorized on North Carolina roads, causing concern for those who will share the highways with these cars. Although the intention behind autonomous vehicles is to eliminate car accidents in the future, media reports of motor...
Motor vehicle accidents occur despite advanced safety features
The National Safety Council expresses concern about the numbers of crash fatalities nationwide, including North Carolina, despite advanced technology and improvements in traffic safety. Even though auto manufacturers add more advanced safety features to each new...
Chain reaction causes multiple motor vehicle accidents in Raleigh
Officers detained a driver who attempted to flee on foot after a high-speed crash in Raleigh. According to a police report, the incident that caused multiple motor vehicle accidents occurred on a recent Wednesday morning. Reportedly, the fleeing 18-year-old driver now...
Motor vehicle accidents: Hit-and-run kills Raleigh teenager
The principal of a high school in Raleigh advised parents that he had arranged for a team of psychologists, social workers and counselors to provide support to students after a tragic event that claimed the life of a ninth grader. Traumatic events like fatal motor...
Motor vehicle accidents might be fewer with stricter phone laws
Although North Carolina has had laws to limit mobile phone use while driving in place since 2009, lawmakers are advocating to revisiting those laws to further curb distracted driving, which remains prevalent despite existing laws. Sponsors of the proposed changes to...
