April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Distracted driving is a very prevalent safety issue in North Carolina and throughout the country. This month is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the National Safety Council is trying to teach all drivers about the dangers of using cellphones and other electronic devices while driving. Distracted driving continues to cause...

IIHS says tractor trailers need safety improvements

Commercial trucking companies need to improve their safety standards to protect the public from rear-end collisions, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently reported. The IIHS reported that commercial trucking companies are still building unsafe tractor trailers that can cause fatalities in rear-end accidents with commercial trucks. Their latest safety...

Cellphone use still a danger on North Carolina roads

Distracted driving continues to be a threat on North Carolina roads and a new study found that despite safety awareness campaigns throughout the country, distracted driving is still prevalent and more dangerous than ever. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 69 percent of drivers...

Car accidents still leading cause of death for teens

Teen drivers continue to face significant risks on the road and have the highest chance of being killed in a car accident compared to all other age groups. Car accidents continue to be the leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 15 and 20, according to...

Truckers with unsafe medical conditions may still be on the road

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently ordered a commercial truck driver to stop driving and said the driver posed an “imminent hazard” on the road. The FMCSA does not usually declare specific drivers as dangerous but in this case, the driver’s negligent actions caused a fatal accident and the...

North Carolina proposes to get rid of vehicle safety inspections

Vehicle safety inspections lead to safer vehicles being on the road and can help prevent car accidents in North Carolina. The state is one of 18 states to have a law that requires drivers to have their vehicle inspected annually for any problems with the vehicle and issues that may...

More children injured by recalled products

Many children’s products in the U.S. are recalled every year. That is why it is important for parents to check and see if any of their child’s products have been recalled as well as report any dangerous toys to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. A new report by the advocacy...

North Carolina unable to enforce texting while driving ban

Texting while driving is a very dangerous behavior and contributes to car accidents every year in North Carolina. Between 2011 and 2012, more than 1,500 car accidents were caused by distracted driving in North Carolina, which includes accidents caused drivers using their cellphones and texting. Even though the state banned...

Fatal moped accident in North Carolina prompts questions

The North Carolina Highway Patrol is reminding drivers that moped riders have the same rights on the road as other motorists after a car accident fatality involving a moped and a tractor-trailer occurred earlier this week. The Highway Patrol said the fatal accident happened after a moped rider tried to...

Red-light cameras may increase safety, decrease car accidents

Red-light cameras have come under debate lately. Supporters claim that traffic cameras increase safety while opponents say that they allow police departments to issue more traffic citations. A new study may shed some light on how effective traffic cameras are. Red-light cameras can significantly reduce the number of vehicles who...

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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

IIHS says tractor trailers need safety improvements

Cellphone use still a danger on North Carolina roads

Car accidents still leading cause of death for teens

Truckers with unsafe medical conditions may still be on the road

North Carolina proposes to get rid of vehicle safety inspections

More children injured by recalled products

North Carolina unable to enforce texting while driving ban

Fatal moped accident in North Carolina prompts questions

Red-light cameras may increase safety, decrease car accidents

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