Does color matter in car safety?
Driving is one of the most dangerous things you do. When you choose a new car, the safety features on offer probably play some role in which model you choose. Yet, one safety feature you might not have considered is the color of the vehicle. Research shows that certain colors of vehicles are safer than […]
Changes to Oklahoma’s “Move Over” law
Most drivers (at least responsible ones) slow down and obey all signs – particularly reduced speed signs — and anyone who is directing traffic when they enter a highway work zone. It’s best to do this even before reaching an official work zone area if a driver knows that it’s coming up. Likewise, responsible drivers […]
Is it safer to drive on city roads or rural ones?
You might feel safer once you escape the city traffic for the quieter rural roads, but statistics show you are not. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that “Although 20% of people in the U.S. live in rural areas (U.S. Census Bureau, 2023) and 32% of the vehicle miles traveled occur in rural […]
Keeping your cool around aggressive drivers
Road rage and aggressive driving – including honking, tailgating or even verbal insults – can lead to dangerous situations. Handling road rage effectively can ensure both your safety and that of other road users. What should you do? 1. Drive defensively Aggressive behaviors are all too common on today’s busy roads. In fact, as many […]
This Age Group Causes the Most Car Accidents in Oklahoma
It is common for young people to get nervous and make mistakes when learning to drive. Often, they might get too excited and drive carelessly. Unfortunately, both situations tend to cause accidents. According to statistics, at least one in four teen drivers in Oklahoma gets in a car accident or receives a ticket during their […]
Can limiting time in the left lane minimize road rage?
Few things are more annoying than someone driving along in the far left lane of a highway, or even a residential street, below the speed limit, obvious to the fact that drivers behind them are trying to get around someone in the right lane going just as slowly. In fact, this scenario is one of […]
Car accidents can result in traumatic brain injuries
Car accidents can lead to serious injuries. That’s why you must let the first responders examine you at the accident scene if you’ve been injured. Don’t object if they determine that you need to go to the hospital. You may have an internal injury that isn’t obvious at first even though you feel OK. One […]
3 times a business could be liable for an Oklahoma car crash
Liability is a legal way of saying who is to blame for an accident and who has responsibility for its financial implications. Most of the time, liability after a collision is easy to establish. One driver did something that was very unsafe or illegal, and they are liable for the collision that occurs because of […]
Which Oklahoma drivers have the right-of-way at intersections?
Prioritizing safety in traffic requires that Oklahoma drivers know the law and consistently follow it. Motorists generally need to remain aware of their surroundings and analyze circumstances as they change. They may also sometimes want to review the details of traffic laws, which can become unclear after years of driving. For example, Oklahoma drivers approaching […]
4 top safety tips for those driving at night
Driving at night is often necessary even for people who usually keep first-shift schedules. During the winter months, for example, people may need to leave for work or take their children to school before the sun even comes up in the morning. They may not return home until after it has set. Nighttime driving is […]