Which car would be best to drive down Interstate 35 from Georgetown to Austin? Some might opt for the fastest car around or the flashiest, biggest or most expensive vehicle available. But if you are interested in safety, you might opt for one of the eight cars to...
Month: May 2014
Texas ranked No. 10 when it comes to pedestrian danger
It appears that Texas may not be as safe of a place for pedestrians as one would hope. Sadly, numerous pedestrians lose their lives on Texas roads every year. In 2013, 485 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle accidents in Texas. Over the 10-year period beginning...
The dangers of hung-over driving
It is well-known that drinking large amounts of alcohol in a night and then proceeding to get behind the wheel that same night is incredibly reckless behavior. Far fewer people would associate getting behind the wheel the next day as being dangerous. However, recent...
Could video monitoring systems cut down on bus/truck accidents?
Could technology help reduce motor vehicle accidents caused by negligence by commercial vehicle drivers? A recent study indicates that the answer to this question could be a very emphatic yes. The technology the research regarded are video safety monitoring systems...
Look twice: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month just got underway, and Texas officials have launched a campaign -- "Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles" -- to remind drivers to stay alert and keep an eye out for riders. In the aftermath of many motorcycle accidents, drivers...