Wisconsin teens might benefit from road safety programs that have reality-based and interactive elements. Researchers at Baylor University in Texas recommended these types of programs after studying responses from participants who took part in the Texas Reality Education for Drivers program. This program involves lectures, discussions and visits to places such as the morgue, emergency… Continue reading Study looks at supplemental driver education programs
Distracted driving a major cause of auto accidents
Technology allows work or other pursuits to be accomplished from just about anywhere. Perhaps it’s tempting to use a cellphone when driving, but distracted driving remains a leading reason why motor vehicle accidents occur. While there is some evidence to suggest the problem may be more prevalent among one generation more so than others, a… Continue reading Distracted driving a major cause of auto accidents
Struck-by accidents among the deadliest in construction
If you work construction in Wisconsin, you already know how important it is to take every precaution to protect yourself from worksite accidents. Even more important than using appropriate protective equipment, preventing injuries begins with thorough training and scrupulous caution. Construction accidents result in thousands of injuries and fatalities each year, leaving workers to re-evaluate… Continue reading Struck-by accidents among the deadliest in construction
Wrong-way crash on Wisconsin highway kills 3
Every deadly car accident is senseless. There is virtually no time when a fatal crash is anything other than a waste of life, because they are so random and often claim the lives of people who have done nothing wrong. An example from last January shows how this is far too common. Wrong-way accident A… Continue reading Wrong-way crash on Wisconsin highway kills 3
Automated systems may fail to prevent crashes
Many drivers in Wisconsin are enthusiastic about the potential of autonomous and semiautonomous driving cars. While advancing technology could lead to a future of self-driving cars, current electronic systems provide assistance to drivers as they navigate the roads. These systems are meant to make driving easier and safer not only for the vehicle’s operator but… Continue reading Automated systems may fail to prevent crashes
Distracted driving major cause of car crashes
Distracted driving can be one of the greatest threats that Middleton residents face on the road. Studies show that distracted driving behaviors are on the rise, even as public awareness grows about the danger of texting and using cellphones while driving. Those who text while they drive are a full six times more likely to… Continue reading Distracted driving major cause of car crashes
Electronic driver-assist systems significantly reduce crash rates
Electronic driver-assist technology makes the roads in Wisconsin and across the United States safer, according to a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In fact, lane departure and blind spot caution systems reduce the rates of single-vehicle head-on and sideswipe crashes by around 18 percent. When these types of crashes do occur,… Continue reading Electronic driver-assist systems significantly reduce crash rates
Wisconsin fatal collisions: Support for grieving families
Wisconsin fatal collisions: Support for grieving families If you unexpectedly lose a loved one in a fatal Wisconsin car accident, your life may never be the same. Only those who have lived through such tragedies can understand the emotional pain and suffering associated with such incidents. If you were to learn that your loved one’s… Continue reading Wisconsin fatal collisions: Support for grieving families
Travelers raises awareness of summertime distracted driving
Drivers in Wisconsin may want to know what the Travelers Institute, the public policy division of a leading property casualty insurance provider, has to say about accidents during the summer. It appears that distracted driving becomes especially prevalent during the summer months. To raise awareness of this issue, Travelers held an Every Second Matters event… Continue reading Travelers raises awareness of summertime distracted driving
July 4 the worst day for fatal car crashes
Drivers in Wisconsin should be careful when the Fourth of July holiday comes up. Every year between June 30 and July 4, there are nearly 200 traffic deaths in America. This same five-day period contributed to 40 percent of all highway deaths between 2007 and 2011 according to the Esurance and the Insurance Institute for… Continue reading July 4 the worst day for fatal car crashes
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