Hard braking is a sign of unsafe, sometimes even aggressive, driving, yet many in Mississippi get in situations where this becomes necessary. According to a study from Allstate, the rate of hard-braking events can have a connection with the rate of car collisions...
Self-driving cars may not prevent most error-related crashes
Many drivers in Mississippi are looking forward to the development of autonomous vehicles. With driver error to blame for 90% of all accidents, the idea is that self-driving cars, by being better able to identify and react to hazards, will significantly reduce the...
Truckers more likely to crash when they consume more caffeine
Truck drivers in Mississippi and across the U.S. have to fight through fatigue, but the unfortunate thing is that drinking lots of caffeine to stay awake actually does more harm than good. A study performed by a U.K. transport safety lecturer and the Virginia Tech...
Highway work zone crashes 29 times likelier with the inattentive
There's a car crash in a highway work zone every 5.4 minutes in this country. The narrow lanes and the possibility of drivers not reducing their speed make highway work zones especially dangerous. Mississippi residents should know that the riskiest thing a driver...
The hazards of slow driving
Alabama drivers know that it is dangerous to speed. However, some drivers might not be aware that it is also hazardous to drive too slowly in certain environments. According to traffic safety experts, there are several situations where driving under the speed limit...
Groups oppose bill proposing interstate travel for teen truckers
Alabama, like every state except Hawaii, allows 18- to 20-year-old CDL holders to drive only within the state. The restriction on interstate travel may soon be lifted, though, if a certain bill is passed. Known as the DRIVE-Safe Act, the bipartisan bill was introduced...
Vicarious liability in the aftermath of a truck accident
Are you nervous when driving in the Biloxi/Gulfport, Hattiesburg, or Greenville areas and you find yourself surrounded by semi-trucks? If so, you’re not alone. Many passenger vehicle drivers feel uneasy when passing, being passed by, or being boxed in by big rigs....
3 Safety tips for drivers sharing the road with semi-trucks
Semi-trucks are a common sight for travelers barreling down any Mississippi or Alabama highway. And while some drivers are intimidated by their sheer size, others have become immune to their presence. Regardless of whether or not you notice them as you’re traveling,...
What car crash victims can do about delayed injuries
Car crash victims in Mississippi may be filing a personal injury claim in the near future. What they should keep in mind is that some of their injuries may not become apparent until later. The following are just some of the conditions that can be delayed. Brain...
Large trucks can pose big risks if drivers are distracted
Though text messaging while driving is illegal in most states, like Alabama and Mississippi, it continues to be a common occurrence. Likewise, though truck drivers are subject to fines under federal law for using their cellphones while driving, many of them use their...
