Almost every driver in Georgia is guilty of distracted driving in one way or another. Texting or talking on the phone is one of the most common causes of distracted driving. However, there is a variety of other mundane tasks that can put you at risk. What are some of...
Vital steps for car accident victims to take
If you were involved in a car accident in Georgia, you hopefully took some important steps to make the filing of a claim easier. It all starts with what steps to take immediately after the crash. One should always: • Determine if anyone was injured. • Call for an...
GHSA estimates 60% rise in pedestrian deaths from 2009 to 2019
Residents of Georgia will want to be careful as more and more pedestrians are being killed in this country. In 2019, this state saw one of the highest numbers of pedestrian fatalities along with Florida, Texas, California and Arizona. Together, these five states,...
GHSA preliminary study: pedestrian deaths continue to rise
The Governors Highway Safety Administration has made a preliminary study of traffic deaths in 2019. One area it focused on was pedestrian fatalities. Their numbers, Georgia residents should be aware, were consistently declining for two decades prior to 2009, after...
How to keep teen drivers safe during 100 deadliest days
For every mile traveled, drivers aged 16 and 17 run triple the risk for a fatal crash than adults. Teens are naturally more prone to be negligent and even reckless when behind the wheel, and this comes out especially during the summer. In fact, the period between...
Highest fatal crash rates are among sports cars, subcompacts
iSeeCars.com has conducted a study of model year 2013-2017 vehicles and the rate at which they are involved in fatal accidents. Using data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, the automotive research firm found that sports cars and subcompacts were especially...
The days and times most dangerous for drivers
Georgia drivers may understand that their chances of being in a car crash can vary based on the day and time. However, they may not know what times and days are, in fact, the most dangerous. Fortunately, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other...
Will driverless mass transit bring an era of safety?
The last year has seen some of the nation’s first mass transit vehicles that operate without drivers at the wheel. Many hopes ride on the success of these buses and trains, and a lot of fears follow them. Some bill the projects as trial or demonstration programs and...
