Despite all the attention given to the dangers of driving while impaired, it still remains one of the most dangerous yet common driving offenses in Georgia. Most of that attention is focused on distracted driving and alcohol and drugs. This is with good reason, as the...
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What are some ways to make riding a motorcycle safer?
When you are riding your motorcycle on Georgia’s roads, you want to make sure that you are being as safe as possible in order to avoid getting into an accident. Even minor accidents involving motorcycles can result in serious injuries or even be fatal. Luckily,...
Pedestrian deaths in Georgia are on the rise
As a pedestrian, you face many dangers when you navigate Georgia’s roads. While crowded city streets can make walking perilous, sparsely populated rural routes can pose just as much of a threat. At we understand that pedestrian safety is...
A look at Georgia’s distracted driving law
Currently in Georgia, the law permits drivers to use their cell phones for talking only. Should a driver get caught using it for texting or any other reason, the penalties are not especially significant. Georgia, some argue, could greatly benefit from a stricter law...
Prevent a motorcycle crash by sharing the road with trucks
Like many other motorcyclists, the spring and summer weather probably has you excited to hit the road. However, the large trucks that can be found on many Georgia highways can be intimidating to share the road with. At , we understand that...
Social media app takes distracted driving to a new level
Distracted driving is a huge issue facing drivers in Georgia these days. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that eight people are killed by distracted driving every day in this country. It seems like common sense to most people to refrain...
Do higher speed limits cause more accidents?
According to some recent research, it appears that they do. As reported by CBS News, as speed limits have increased in recent years, more fatal car accidents have occurred. It is only logical to assume that the faster you are traveling when you get into an accident,...
Passengers increase the risk of accident for teen drivers
Parents of teen drivers in Georgia would be wise to prohibit their children from driving with passengers in their car. According to USA Today, a study of 16 to 17-year old drivers found that not only did the presence of passengers in the teens' cars increase the risk...
Improper tire maintenance increases risk of accident
Georgia drivers should keep their tires maintained if they want to reduce their chances of being involved in a crash. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 11,000 car accidents each year are caused by tire failure. As the spring weather...
Study: Drivers distracted in 68 percent of crashes
It should not come as a surprise to any driver that distraction can be deadly behind the wheel. Enormous efforts have been made to raise awareness and educate drivers about the risks of distracted driving, and laws in Georgia specifically prohibit texting while...


