After decades of movies where self-driving cars seemed like a fantasy, the last few years of development have shown that they could become a more realistic option. Now, we have started to look at autonomous vehicles as a way to increase safety on the roads. While many...
Car Accidents
Are graduated licenses yielding safer drivers?
Safe driving comes with practice; a lot of it. It takes years to acquire the skills and intuition needed to process the large amount of information and circumstances encountered while driving. Some states have enacted graduated driver’s licenses to help teens obtain...
How much do helmets help in motorcycle crashes?
There are guidelines set for people who do not want to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle in Florida. The state will allow you to ride without a helmet if you are old enough and have sufficient insurance coverage. People on both sides of the helmet debate have...
Maintaining safe distances around large trucks
Driving is an essential part of everyday life. Even if you don't drive often, or at all, you probably rely on those who do.We all depend on large trucks to deliver the products we use every day. Unfortunately, semis and other large vehicles can cause extensive damage...
Helping a loved one cope with a major injury
When a loved one faces a significant injury, it changes their life dramatically and also affects how they interact with others. In a matter of moments, your loved one went from enjoying complete independence to having to rely on friends and family in new and...
Is it time for a parent to stop driving?
No one wants to be involved in a car accident. However, people take risks and make poor decisions every day that put them in danger of suffering serious injuries in a car accident. Unfortunately, a major risk that people take is getting behind the wheel when they...
Florida commutes may not be as bad as you think
For most citizens of the Sunshine State, getting out of the house is part of your routine. No matter what mode of transportation you choose, there will be risks involved.While you may see accidents fairly regularly while you are out, you may not consider how likely...
A new law could change your Florida car insurance
Your car insurance bill is one that you may dread paying, but when you are involved in a car accident you are thankful that you have the insurance in place. An important question is whether you have enough insurance to cover the medical bills and expenses that can...
3 safety features that could put drivers in danger
Motor vehicles are safer today than ever before. They have stronger frames, crash avoidance technology, and materials engineered to keep passengers safer even in a collision. That said, these advancements are not perfect. They cannot prevent every crash, and in some...
The yellow light dilemma
It can happen at the most unsuspecting intersections. You are driving towards an intersection and the light suddenly changes from green to yellow. You must quickly decide between making an abrupt stop or trying to get through the intersection before the light changes...