Despite all the benefits that motor vehicles offer society and individuals, there are massive safety trade-offs. Collisions are a leading cause of injury and death among most age groups in the United States, and many of these crashes are preventable if only drivers...
Month: July 2022
Look out for motorcycles
Motorcycles remain a popular presence on Oklahoma roads. Drivers in the Sooner State might wish to follow California’s lead and expand it. During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month last May, Golden State authorities suggested drivers look twice for motorcycles. Such a...
The dangers of truck driver fatigue in Oklahoma
Truck driver fatigue is a serious problem in Oklahoma for truck drivers, regular drivers, and pedestrians. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, "truck driver fatigue was a factor in 885 fatal crashes and 3,438 injury crashes in 2010." This...
Reckless driving and civil actions
A routine commute could leave drivers and passengers fighting for their lives after a collision. The same might happen to pedestrians and bicyclists involved in an accident. These victims, like many others, never expected to get hurt, but a reckless driver's actions...