Motorcycles have long been associated with freedom, thrill and a sense of adventure. However, for motorcyclists, the open road also comes with an element of increased danger. Motorcycles lack the crash protection of an enclosed vehicle, so it’s no wonder that even...
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Why fatigue is such a major concern in the trucking industry
Most adults in the United States don't have enough hours in the day to fulfill all of their personal responsibilities comfortably. They may need to make difficult sacrifices, such as giving up hobbies or rest so that they can care for their children and fulfill their...
How long combination vehicles create greater semi-truck crash risk
People are instinctively aware of how dangerous semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles can be in traffic. Their imposing size means that they tower over most passenger vehicles. There are very few things that can inspire a sense of fear more quickly than looking...
How often is speeding to blame for Missouri crashes?
Motor vehicle collisions are a fact of life for people in Missouri. Every day, crashes occur because someone doesn't use their turn signal or they get distracted while driving. Collisions are the result of all kinds of different unsafe behaviors, some of which are...
What types of safety tech are in new cars?
Cars continue to get safer every year. New cars are equipped with a number of advanced technologies designed to keep people safer – both drivers and passengers alike. This reality has helped to prevent accidents and to keep people from severe injuries even when they...
3 factors that contribute to a large number of pedestrian crashes
Some pedestrians walk almost everywhere for health reasons or to keep their personal costs low. Other people are only occasional pedestrians, such as when they want to stop at the ATM off the street before buying coffee somewhere. Regardless of how frequently people...
3 mistakes that make intersections such dangerous places
Intersections are innately dangerous because they involve multiple lanes of traffic crossing each other. Stop signs, yield signs and traffic lights help manage the flow of traffic through intersections, yet collisions at intersections remain very common. In fact,...
2 important tips for proving that another driver was at fault
Establishing who is at fault for a crash is important when there are expenses involved. The driver who caused the collision (theoretically) provides insurance coverage to those affected. They are also potentially at risk of civil litigation if their insurance is...
What rights does a Missouri driver have after a hit-and-run?
Drivers in Missouri are required to follow traffic laws to the best of their ability. Abiding by rules such as the speed limit and using turn signals can reduce the likelihood of a crash. There are also separate rules that apply after a crash occurs. Motorists must...
What’s a “looked-but-failed-to-see” wreck?
If you’re like most motorcyclists, you are already familiar with this issue: You know you’re in plain view of another motorist in a passenger vehicle, but they still almost drive right into you – and you’re scared that one day you’re not going to be able to take...