In basic car crash scenarios, vehicle occupants have several types of protection. Seatbelts protect them from ejection from the vehicle. Airbags may help reduce their likelihood of striking their heads on rigid parts of the vehicle. Built-in safety systems intended to...
In Wisconsin, it is very common for drivers to navigate roads covered with snow and ice. Many manage this successfully by taking steps to increase safety, such as reducing their speed, making slow and careful maneuvers, accelerating slowly and understanding when to...
Getting proper assistance is often the first concern immediately after a car crash. People may need medical attention. They may need help getting their vehicles out of traffic. They also need to communicate with police officers about what happened during and prior to...
When we think of car accidents, we often picture collisions at intersections or rear-end crashes on highways. However, accidents can also happen on private property, which can be just as traumatic. A person might be driving through a shopping center's parking lot when...
The use of handheld mobile devices has created a serious traffic safety hazard. Drivers who split their attention between their devices and the road may fail to notice changes in traffic conditions or a pedestrian stepping out onto the street. They can cause crashes...
A car crash can take its toll both physically and emotionally. When you feel physically well again, you may not want to return to the roads in case another collision occurs. Anxiety after a crash is very common. Fortunately, it is something that you can work on and...
The automotive industry is constantly transforming the tech it uses, hoping to improve a vehicle’s safety, performance and overall function. Is it possible to have too much of a good thing, however? In-car technology has, for many drivers, become a massive source of...
Seasonal weather patterns can inspire an ever-changing array of traffic safety concerns. In the winter months, drivers have to worry about low tire pressure and sliding on ice. Sudden thunderstorms and heat-related changes can arise during the summer. The fall sees an...
Road rage is a serious safety concern for drivers in Wisconsin. In fact, Wisconsin has some of the highest rates of road rage out of all the states in the country. Drivers in Wisconsin frequently express hostility to each other in traffic, engage in aggressive...
A safe following distance is commonly defined as three seconds. This is the minimum distance that drivers should try to observe. If they are any closer, they are technically tailgating, and they increase the odds that they will be involved in an accident. But there...
