A busy intersection seems like an accident waiting to happen. You'd often see someone advocating for a light there, but is that the right choice? Not always. Sometimes a light makes things worse There have been multiple studies on the topic of road safety as it...
Month: June 2022
Choosing the right car seat for your child
When parents prepare for their first child, there’s a lot to do. You have to settle on a nursery, you have to make sure you have enough diapers, and you have to get your car ready. However, getting your car ready is about more than putting in the car seat. It’s about...
The difference made by car safety features
We frequently write on this blog about car safety and the challenges of other drivers. However, the improper use of safety devices is a critical component in serious accidents. Statistically speaking, cars with adequately functioning, appropriately used safety devices...
Major commercial carrier allowed to loosen training requirements
Commercial truck drivers adhere to strict, federally-required training regimens. This is a necessity because of how dangerous commercial trucks are to use. Much of their safety comes down to adequate training, but a major carrier has received a key exemption from...
Road rage: What is it, and will it affect you?
Road rage is something that most people know about. Some people may even engage in it without knowing it. Road rage is any kind of violent anger that is brought about by the stress of driving a motor vehicle. It might be brought on by someone cutting a driver off in...
The most (and least) dangerous counties for drivers in Wisconsin
Statistics get a bad rap. Often statistics seem overly negative, and many people distrust them. However, they are one of the primary evidentiary tools that we have, and without them, some vital insights may be lost. In reviewing five years of crash data from...