There are many reasons why individuals in California and throughout the United States should avoid driving while influenced by drugs or alcohol. Perhaps the most immediate deterrent is that it's illegal to do so. This is because alcohol and marijuana can result in...
Fatigue: its effect on drivers, and why it’s dangerous
The National Sleep Foundation has set its 2020 Drowsy Driving Prevention Week for the first week of November, a reminder that drowsy driving is still a major concern on California roads and across the U.S. Fatigue triples the risk for a car crash, and for obvious...
Study: distracted driving raises risk for highway work zone crash
Drivers in California will want to be extra careful when passing a work zone on the highway. They should reduce their speed to the posted speed limit and, moreover, stay attentive at all times. One study actually says that drivers who are inattentive raise their risk...
Highway work zone crash 29 times likelier with distracted drivers
You may have been injured in a car accident here in San Diego, California, in which case the next question is who was negligent and to what extent. It could be that the other driver was distracted. Unfortunately, this is a very common form of negligence. Distracted...
Drowsy driving a common cause for motor vehicle accidents
For people who have suffered an injury or lost loved ones in motor vehicle accidents, there can be extensive ramifications physically, financially, professionally and emotionally. The cause of the crash is frequently under scrutiny. One commonly understated cause of...
How to be a peaceful driver
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 467 fatal crashes linked to aggressive driving in 2015. That figure represented a 500% increase since 2006. However, there are ways that California motorists can avoid road rage incidents or...
