If you have shopped for a new car, truck or SUV recently, you have undoubtedly seen more than your fair share of large touchscreens. The screens appeal to buyers, as they have a futuristic and sleek look to them. Moreover, infotainment touchscreens allow you to access...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
5 signs your car accident brought on PTSD
In just a few seconds, a car accident can turn your life upside down. Whether the sounds of crashing metal, the pain of serious injuries or the sights of blood and damage, car accidents are both physically and emotionally traumatic. Both serious and minor car...
What are some distractions that cause truck drivers to crash?
Whether you are driving on an open road on a sunny day or stuck between lanes of traffic, the trucks around you should always give you the proper following distance. When you begin to notice unsafe driving habits from truck drivers, you may not know the reasons why....
Are your car’s front seats endangering your kids?
When you drive, you probably climb into the driver's seat without giving any thought to its inner workings. This makes sense, as you are not a structural engineer. Still, if the backs of your front seats are weak, your young passengers may be in grave danger....
What are the most common causes of car accidents in Missouri?
Motor vehicle accidents can happen when you least expect them. While some car crashes result in minimal damage or no injuries, others have severe consequences for the health, safety and wellbeing of you, the other driver and any passengers involved. Simply put, the...
Is it ever wise to admit fault after a car accident?
At one time or another, all drivers have thought they probably did something wrong behind the wheel. If you are speeding, tailgating or otherwise driving irresponsibly, giving a contrite wave may help prevent road rage. Regrettably, though, your poor driving also may...
What makes texting while driving so dangerous?
Among all of the dangerous distracted driving behaviors, some prove more statistically dangerous than others. Among the highest-ranked dangers is texting while driving, which has proven enormously risky and often deadly. But what about texting while driving makes it...
How can road rage cause car accidents?
You may have heard before about how angry drivers can cause car wrecks without warning. This phenomenon, called road rage, is important for any driver to learn about. Whether you are traveling on a back road or on a crowded highway, you are at risk of encountering...
Can listening to music increase car accident risk?
If you spend hours behind the wheel every week, you may find driving to be a necessary but boring task. Listening to your favorite genre of music may help you pass the time. It may also keep you from falling asleep on the road. While there is usually nothing...
Is drowsiness a type of distracted driving?
When talking about distracted driving, most people will first think of texting while driving or even speaking to passengers instead of concentrating on the road. However, distraction can come in many forms, including drowsiness. But how is drowsiness a form of...