One of the most dangerous things a driver can do is running a red light. This is a rising problem in Indiana and across the nation. Since drivers are functioning under the reasonable assumption that other drivers will adhere to the basic rules of the road, going...
Year: 2019
Motor vehicle accident involving police car injures 4
When Indiana residents first get their driver licenses, there are certain safety procedures that are repeated over and over to make certain they are fully grasped and integrated. The basics, like stopping at red lights and stop signs, yielding to pedestrians, using...
Driving safety concerns sparks school bus route change
Reducing car accidents in Indiana is a primary concern of lawmakers, law enforcement and administrators. When there are risks on the road -- especially to children -- actions will inevitably be taken. Despite the best intentions and oversight as to potential risks, it...
Advanced tech in new vehicles can lead to distracted drivers
Drivers in Indiana and across the nation can take advantage of the improved technology in vehicles in myriad ways. These advancements are meant to make the roads safer and give drivers peace of mind. Still, as with any improvements, there are always adjustments that...
Scooting along to danger
When it comes to scooters, it appears our grandmothers were right."It's all good fun until somebody gets hurt." Accidents involving electric scooters have been steadily on the rise in recent years with more than 1545 accidents reported this last year. Scooters are a...
Rise in serious injuries and deaths linked to ride sharing
Ride sharing has become popular in Indiana and across the U.S. With the advent of Uber and Lyft, it has become trendy to leave the car at home, forget about public transportation and simply press a button on a smartphone to have a vehicle pick up its passengers and...
Turning vehicle causes motorcycle accident, injuring rider
Indiana has many motorcyclists on its roadways. It is expected that drivers of passenger vehicles and trucks will pay close attention to motorcycles and share the road to keep everyone safe. Unfortunately, there are drivers who do not watch for riders, are negligent,...
Summer means more teen drivers and motor vehicle accident risk
Indiana teens will inevitably look forward to the summer when they can drive from one place to another. However, there are inherent risks with teen drivers as they generally lack the experience and understanding of what it takes to be safe on the road. Statistically,...
Indiana’s mandatory driver safety program
The State of Indiana takes driving safety seriously. Besides requiring persons seeking their first driver's license to take mandatory road safety instruction, the state imposes additional driving safety training requirements on persons who have had more than one...
Remember, life jackets are the law
Would you allow yourself or your child to not wear a seatbelt in a moving vehicle? Probably not, right? That’s because research has shown that wearing a seatbelt is the most basic thing you can do to protect yourself in a car accident. Now, what about wearing a life...
