There are numerous rules in place intended to restrict potentially dangerous behavior on the part of commercial drivers. Federal regulations limit their use of digital technology at the wheel, their ability to drive with certain medical issues and even the right to...
Is voice recognition technology safe to use while driving?
Today, most drivers are well aware that texting or talking on the phone while driving is an accident waiting to happen. Distracted driving encompasses any activity that diverts your focus away from driving, but using your cell phone while driving creates enormous...
Another road fatality on I-65
Interstate 65 is the largest and most important roadway in the state, connecting Indianapolis to Chicago to the northwest and Louisville in the southeast. The 257-mile stretch is in the news regularly as the site of truck and car crashes. One notable recent example...
New study aims to uncover the causes of truck accidents
To reduce the frequency and severity of a type of accident, you need up to date information about why they happen. Truck accidents have risen gradually over the last three years, with over 4,000 people killed each year. Even more worrying is that they have increased...
Fall driving tips
Fall is just around the corner. This can mean opportunities to enjoy the cooler temperatures and autumn foliage on a long drive. It also means that it is time to review the challenges of driving at this time of year. Many are well aware of the shorter days, leading to...
The dangers or road rage
Robert F. Kennedy joked that the phrase, “Don’t get mad, get even” was “that wonderful law of the Boston Irish political jungle.” Sadly, an increasing number of drivers on U.S. roads seem to have adopted it, with around 30 people murdered each year due to road rage...
How often do faulty brakes factor into trucking accidents?
Most Indiana drivers are aware of the sheer size and weight of the semi-trucks they share the road with. The size and momentum of these vehicles means that truckers rely on their brakes to keep other drivers safe when a hazard appears. When these braking systems fail,...
How often do faulty brakes factor into trucking accidents?
Most Indiana drivers are aware of the sheer size and weight of the semi-trucks they share the road with. The size and momentum of these vehicles means that truckers rely on their brakes to keep other drivers safe when a hazard appears. When these braking systems fail,...
Pedestrian fatalities continue to rise nationally
The Governor’s Highway Safety Association recently released a study that found pedestrian fatalities are up 50% between 2009 and 2018. While other statistics involving driving fatalities hold steady or dip, the pedestrian deaths rose to the highest national number...
Pedestrian fatalities continue to rise nationally
The Governor’s Highway Safety Association recently released a study that found pedestrian fatalities are up 50% between 2009 and 2018. While other statistics involving driving fatalities hold steady or dip, the pedestrian deaths rose to the highest national number...
