Imagine two people yelling at each other after a car accident. The first driver accuses the second one of driving in the first driver’s blind spot. The second driver says that the first driver should have paid more attention to where he was going. Driving in someone else’s blind spot…
Laws and etiquette dictate that, immediately after a car accident, you should pull off to the side of the road and talk to the other driver. The first thing you are supposed to say is, “Is anyone injured?” If someone is injured, you should call an ambulance immediately. If no…
Parents and the public in general spend a lot of time explaining safety rules for teen drivers, warning them about hazards, avoiding texting, and encouraging them to get experience. What they do not mention in these awareness campaigns is what to do after a car accident happens. According to the Florida…
South Florida is one of the most dangerous regions of the state to drive in, and statistics prove the risks. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there are more than 128,000 total traffic crashes in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties every year. Around 800…
Electric vehicles (EVs) have increased in popularity in recent years as motorists seek ways to reduce their carbon footprint and avoid paying high gas prices. According to the US Department of Energy, Florida drivers are certainly on board with the benefits. The Sunshine State ranks second in the US when it…
Automakers add new bells and whistles with every new model release, but it is the safety features that you may not see that offer the biggest benefits to motorists. Technology and equipment continue to evolve, especially automated driving systems. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) predicts that these features will eventually…
You might hear rumors or have personal experience driving on the most dangerous roads across the US. However, statistics are actual proof that Florida is home to a few of the deadliest highways in the nation. According to a report published by WFLA NBC News Channel 8, traffic data from all…
Considering the dense population in South Florida, it is not surprising that more than one-third of all motor vehicle accidents occur in the counties of Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports there were more than 123,000 crashes in the region in 2022,…
Drunk driving accidents claim the lives of thousands across the U.S. every year, and data from state officials reveal how the problem affects Florida motorists. According to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there are more than 5,000 crashes annually involving intoxicated drivers. Approximately 375 people are killed in…
You might assume that some occupations are more dangerous than others, but the risk affects all Florida employees when you realize the number one cause of work-related fatalities in America. Motor vehicle accidents. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 17,000 employees were killed in on-the-job…