Distracted driving causes an alarming number of accidents: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, up to 16 percent of all wrecks in 2013 involved at least one distracted driver. Those crashes caused 424,000 injuries and more than 3,100 deaths.
In one of the most tragic accidents in recent memory, a 64-year-old woman and her 2-year-old granddaughter died when their car was rear-ended. The San Diego Union Tribune reports that the driver who caused the accident, Grant Thoren, was found by police a few hours later and arrested on suspicion of two counts of murder […]
When you first learn to drive, the novelty of the vehicle and unfamiliarity of the road can make you nervous, so you probably stick to slow speeds and check every mirror you have. But as the act of driving becomes more mundane, most motorists can’t help but play a little looser with the rules.
Motorcycles are often associated with thrilling freedom, but bikers must follow traffic laws just like any other road user. If a motorcyclist violates a law and causes an accident as a result, then he or she may be liable for damages.
There’s no better way to enjoy some late-season summer fun than on a boat in San Diego. Whether you’re deep-sea fishing, wakeboarding or just bonding with friends and family, the waterways of southern California have plenty to offer.
Labor Day is just in time for anyone who feels in the mood for a late-summer vacation. Whether it’s to visit friends or bond with family, the long weekend is a popular time to hit the road. Unfortunately, heavy traffic and drunk drivers cause a spike in accident rates over the holiday period. There were […]
Station wagons filled with families, trucks carrying heavy loads, motorcycles zipping between lanes – even the most patient and careful drivers have a lot to watch for on the road. But many motorists spend so much time keeping an eye on other vehicles that they overlook another kind of road user: pedestrians.
In the last decade, auto manufacturers have introduced safety features that challenge science fiction. Crash avoidance systems, blind spot warnings and other technologies are preventing wrecks and saving lives.
Commercial trucks and passenger vehicles do not operate the same way. Trucks are larger, heavier and have a higher center of gravity. Most commercial trucks carry cargo of some kind, which can shift and cause an accident.
An estimated 5.3% of adult Californians use public transportation to commute to work. Based on California’s population of over 39.5 million, that means about 2 million adults in California use public transportation. Of that 5.3%, about 65.2% use buses during their commute, says Enjuris. In addition, about 1 in 8 California schoolchildren take the bus, […]
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