Distracted driving is a major problem on American roads. Drivers of all ages and backgrounds can easily succumb to distraction from many different sources. While most individuals understand that cell phones and other electronics are highly distracting to motorists,...
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Take extra care when driving when winter weather strikes
Winter weather is coming to West Virginia, and when the roads get slick with ice and snow, it is easy to cause a car crash. The following are some tips drivers can take when the roads are slippery to avoid causing a car accident. Tip 1: Stay alert It is always...
Is hands-free technology really safe to use while driving?
Many drivers today believe that using hands-free technology while driving is a responsible decision. After all, texting and holding your phone to talk while you drive are dangerous distractions. Every day in the U.S., nine people are killed in collisions involving...
Study finds vehicle infotainment systems distracting to drivers
New cars and trucks come with an array of safety features designed to reduce traffic accidents on roads in West Virginia and elsewhere. Unfortunately, many new vehicles are also stocked with distracting electronic gadgets, including infotainment and GPS systems, that...
What’s behind most drunk driving deaths
West Virginia residents 21 and older who are caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher will be guilty of drunk driving. This is the legal limit through most of the U.S., though it is considered the highest limit in the world. Some...
External air bags could increase passenger safety by 40 percent
West Virginia drivers may be interested in learning how external airbags could make passengers safer. The idea of external airbags is not something new. In fact, technology is reaching the point where the concept is feasible. Testing has shown that external airbags...
AAA: most drivers depend too much on safety tech
There's a good chance that many West Virginia residents with driver assistance systems in their vehicles are relying too much on them to stay safe. As a result, they may be putting themselves and others at risk. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has called...
Reducing backup crashes with advanced safety features
West Virginia residents may want to learn more about rear automatic braking because a new report has shown how effective it is in preventing backup crashes. In fact, it can reduce the number of backup crashes by 62 percent, and that number jumps up to 78 percent when...
Roundabouts can help reduce serious and fatal accidents
Dangerous intersections in West Virginia could be made safer if roundabouts are installed instead of stop signs or traffic lights. According to studies by the United States Department of Transportation, roundabouts reduce serious and fatal accidents by 78 to 82...
Study says women are more prone to distracted driving
In a recent study regarding distracted driving, 68 percent of respondents were not easily convinced of the hazards of texting while behind the wheel. This could be of major concern for West Virginia motorists. Overall, the researchers found that certain groups are...