The summer months are ones when families tend to travel. You have to take steps to ensure that you and your family members remain safe while you are on the road. Obviously, one of the biggest safety tips for you to remember is that everyone in your vehicle should be buckled up before your vehicle moves. This can help to save lives if you are involved in an accident.
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Self-driving cars pose interesting questions regarding liability
The inclusion of self-driving cars on the roadways is raising some interesting questions about how insurance claims are going to be handled if the car is involved in an accident. The answer to this question isn't really simple because there isn't any real precedent for what is going to happen.
Stay safe when you spot drunk drivers early
When you are on the road, it is not enough to just be aware of your own driving. Unfortunately, other drivers may not make the best decisions, and you must drive defensively to protect those in your vehicle. The dangers of drunk driving are many, and your family is at risk when a drunk driver is on the road around you. If you are concerned another driver is under the influence and you feel you need to report it, watch for the following signs of drunk driving.
Avoiding the dangers of medicated driving
Many people in Van Nuys take medication for their aches, pains and medical conditions all the time. However, many of them are not aware of how dangerous medicated driving is. Some medications do more than treat conditions. They can alter people's moods, perceptions and their abilities to focus and control their bodies so they can drive safely and responsibly. If you are taking prescription medications, you should learn more about how they can affect your driving so you can take measures to increase your safety.
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How older drivers are more at risk during an accident on the road
According to data from AAA, senior citizens tend to be safer drivers when compared to other age groups. Most seniors are careful to wear safety belts, they observe the speed limit, and they do not drink and drive. Even so, the data also shows that seniors are more likely to be killed or injured in a traffic accident than their younger counterparts. This is largely due to age-related issues, such as other diseases which make recovery more difficult and fragile bones that have weakened with age.
