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A Man From California Killed By a Bus
As we can read in Washington Post an 18-year-old man from California died on Tuesday after being struck and dragged by a bus in Woodbridge, Virginia, reported by police and a friend. “Prince William County police said Jose Chavez of Shafter, Calif., was struck by a bus about 9:30 p.m. Monday while crossing the Gideon [...]
What we should teach our kids: The Dangers of Texting and Driving
2. April 2010
You certainly want what’s best for your children. You want them to make wise decisions, study hard, and excel in life. You also want them to stay safe, especially when they’re behind the wheel, which is why you’ve taught them not to drink and drive, or get in a car that’s being driven by someone [...]
Toyota Officials Appear Before Congress, Offer Explanations
25. February 2010
It’s been a harrowing time recently for Toyota. The company is under worldwide scrutiny on the heels of recalling more than 8 million vehicles mostly because of a defect that causes the accelerator pedal to stick. The situation grew more intense for Toyota yesterday as two leading company officials appeared before Congress to explain the [...]
Toyota Issues a New Recall for the Prius
9. February 2010
It has not been a positive few weeks for Toyota. Recently, the company announced a massive recall of more than 2 million vehicles because of problems with the accelerator pedal. Now, just days later, the company is beginning a recall of its best-selling brand and most prominent model of recent times, the Prius. This represents [...]
Massive Toyota Recall Fallout Continues
2. February 2010
Toyota is a brand of automobile that’s long been known by consumers for its quality, dependability and overall safety. As a result, the manufacturer has enjoyed a growing market share for years. However, it only takes one problem for that reputation to be damaged, and that appears to be what’s happening all over the world [...]
Vehicle Airbags Can Help You Avoid Injuries and Death
8. December 2009
No one wants to lose beloved family members or friends simply because their car airbags malfunctioned. Yet highly skilled and inexperienced drivers alike continue to lose their lives this way. Vehicle airbags require vigilant care and maintenance if they’re to protect us from serious road accidents. If you’ve been injured in an accident when your [...]
The Dangers of Late-Night Teen Driving
8. December 2009
Overview Far too many teens keep dying in nighttime car accidents. In fact, sixteen-year-old night drivers are twice as likely to die in fatal car crashes than their peers driving only during the day. Car accidents remain the “leading cause of death among American teens, [causing] more than one-third of all deaths of 16 to [...]
Motorcycle Safety: A Few Precautions Can Save Your Life
8. December 2009
Overview Yet another Sacramento resident has died as a result of a motorcycle accident. In late September, 54-year-old Christopher Wells was riding his Harley on the Capital City Freeway when suddenly, everything went wrong. Wells was in the process of changing lanes when another driver began doing the same thing. Responding to the other driver, [...]
Distracted Driving: Avoiding Our Old-Fashioned Bad Habits
8. December 2009
With the media currently paying so much attention to driving while texting or talking on our cell phones while behind the wheel, it’s far too easy for many of us to accidentally fall back into some of our former distracted driving habits. We may forget that many activities that prevent us from carefully watching the [...]
Trends in Big Rig and Other Truck Accident Injuries and Fatalities
8. December 2009
Most drivers concentrate on improving safety skills tied to navigating around on their local streets and roads. However, far more time should be spent honing skills needed for running even brief errands on local (or interstate) highways. Big rigs and other large trucks pose special dangers to all drivers since their heavy weight can make [...]
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