What’s the shortest route between any two points? It depends on your mode of travel. If you happen to be trying to get through heavily traveled streets, it can be faster to take the route that seems longer. Cabbies, delivery people and UPS drivers all know that it’s...
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What are the most common warning signs of a brain injury?
Some medical conditions have distinct and obvious symptoms. A broken bone will often look abnormal and will cause someone pain, either constantly or when the person tries to use the affected body part. A spinal cord injury will affect all sensation and motor function...
3 things to do immediately following a car accident in NY
Regardless of the severity, a car crash can leave shaken and confused. If you have sustained injuries, your attention will rightfully be focused on getting help rather than thinking about who is at fault and how they will be made to pay for the damages. However, it is...
What role do external factors play in vehicle crashes?
Drivers come up with all sorts of excuses when they crash into you. They blame the road conditions: There was water on the road, they swerved to avoid a pothole. They blame the weather: The sun got in their eyes, a rainstorm obscured their vision. They blame the...
What you need to know about the dangers of distracted driving
There is a variety of driving behaviors that fall into the reckless category. These include passing a stopped school bus, speeding, operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, failing to yield to another driver's right of way, and failing to...
The risk of wearing headphones when you run
If you’re a consistent runner, you know that wearing headphones to listen to music or other audio content can make your runs a lot more fun. When you’re out there on the sidewalks and the shoulder of the road for an hour or more, music helps to cut the boredom and can...
Accident statistics and safety strategies for bicyclists
Many federal and local governments have encouraged their citizens to use alternative and sustainable forms of transportation. Riding bicycles has become more commonplace as people are turning to green solutions. With the increase of cyclists sharing the roads, has...
Texting: An increasing cause of traffic collisions
Texting is something that most people realize they should not do behind the wheel. Despite that, many people still use their phones while they’re supposed to be focused on driving. This bad habit isn’t just dangerous for the person who’s driving, it’s dangerous for...
Why do drivers often fail to see motorcyclists on the road?
Motorcycles are big, loud and frequently shiny. They are eye-catchingly dramatic on the road, as are the fashions often worn by the people who ride them. Despite how obvious motorcycles seem to most people on the roads, a surprising number of drivers claim they didn't...