Reaction times have a lot to do with accident odds in the car. Part of the reason that things like distracted driving, drunk driving and drowsy driving are so risky is that they all reduce your reaction times. In terms of braking, this time includes the following:...
Car Accidents
Distracted driving doesn’t always involve cellphones
If it seems like the drivers around you are not paying attention, you just might be right. Distracted driving is a widespread problem in every state, and West Virginia is certainly no exception. The scary thing is that you cannot control whether you share the road...
Some automatic driving systems are already helping
The topic of self-driving cars is sometimes controversial in the United States. While there is evidence that they could massively reduce accidents by taking human error out of the mix, others worry that computer glitches and similar issues may simply cause new types...
What are the most dangerous foods to eat while driving?
Like most other drivers here in West Virginia and elsewhere in the country, you have probably eaten while driving at some point. Perhaps you do it more often than you would like because your schedule, commute or other factors limit your time, and you have to eat at...
Tips for getting behind the wheel with confidence after a crash
If you've been involved in a car crash, your physical injuries aren't the only ones you need to deal with. Any crash will have a psychological effect as well.One clinical psychologist says that it's normal to be extra cautious when driving again and to feel some...
Declining car accident deaths are a good sign
The general trend with car accidents, over the decades, has been a decline in fatalities. However, in recent years, stats had actually started to trend upward again. Many experts blamed the popularity of the smartphone, starting around 2007, saying that it was causing...
The risk of crying children in the car
Parents must drive with their children in the car, at least for a portion of the time that they're on the road. And, as any parent knows, this is not always going to go as smoothly as they may like.When a child cries, many people turn to distraction to get them to...
Drunk driving crashes are preventable and claim too many lives
Drunk driving is a serious problem in this country, so all drivers must ensure that they're doing their part to keep the roads safe by only driving when they're fully sober. Unfortunately, not all drivers abide by this. Instead, they choose to drive after they've had...
An insurance settlement offer may not be in your best interests
You will more than likely focus your concerns on your recovery in the days following a serious car accident. You may spend days in the hospital, followed by days at home, more medical appointments, physical therapy and more. During all of this, and perhaps before you...
Reacting the right way after a car accident
An accident can change your life in an instant. One moment you are driving down the road, and the next you could be dealing with injuries that are painful and debilitating. How you react to your accident is important, as there are certain things you can do that will...