Are people really addicted to their phones?
When someone says that they’re addicted to their phone, you may think that they’re just using hyperbole. What they mean is that they use the phone a lot or that they enjoy using technology. Maybe they just find it useful. They’re not really saying they’re addicted in the same way that someone can be addicted […]
New trail approved for pedestrians, cyclists in Morris County
In your area, you know that it’s dangerous to be on the roads as a pedestrian or cyclist. There isn’t a lot of room for you, and drivers aren’t always paying attention to what’s happening around them. The risk of a pedestrian crash is too high for your liking, especially knowing that you’ve narrowly missed […]
New York gets yellow rating for traffic safety laws
In 2014, the mayor of New York City launched an initiative designed to eliminate all traffic deaths on city streets. Since then, many other cities around the country have initiated similar programs. The effort to keep people safe on the street, however, may not always rely solely on local municipalities. State traffic laws play an […]
Hands-free cellphones: A safe alternative?
In New York, and in many other states in the nation, drivers are prohibited from talking or texting on a hand-held cell phone while behind the wheel. This legislation was passed after thousands of people lost their lives from distracted driving car accidents. Hands-free cellphones are a primary cause of manual, visual and cognitive distractions that […]
Allergy symptoms, medication and car crashes
Common auto accident risk factors include speeding, drinking and driving and failing to stop. However, drivers may behave dangerously in many other ways, some of which may not even cross their mind. Unfortunately, they may endanger the lives of others and place their own safety in danger as well. For example, allergy symptoms have become […]
May is Motorcycle Safety Month
With the weather warming up across New York state, motorcyclists will start dusting off their bikes and getting ready for the road. There is nothing better to bikers than enjoying a springtime ride, but they should also understand the dangers they face – and it is imperative that the drivers of other motor vehicles realize […]
New York crash injures two teens, kills driver
Parents may have good reason for concern if their children ride in automobiles driven by peers. Recently, an 18-year-old driver from Queens, New York, lost his life from crashing into a tree after veering off a highway in Long Island, and as if that were not tragic enough, the young driver was also carrying three passengers, ranging […]
Is it dangerous to eat while driving?
Most drivers know how dangerous it is to send a text message on the road or get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol. However, it is vital to point out that there are many other behaviors which can result in a motor vehicle collision, even if they do not seem very dangerous. […]