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Left-Lane Misuse Causes Traffic Congestion, Accidents
On California highways, it is not uncommon to experience slow drivers in the left lane, aggressive drivers and congested highways. These problem areas lead to countless accidents every year. While drivers view the left lane as an opportunity to pass slower moving vehicles and reach their destination more quickly, there are certain restrictions for when […]
California Drivers Ranked Among Worst in Nation
California has been ranked as having the second-worst drivers in the U.S., according to a study conducted by Quote Wizard, an insurance company comparison website. Quote Wizard analyzed statistics gathered from its own reports and the Federal Highway Administration to identify state fatality information and the number of accidents involving speeding tickets, DUIs and additional […]
California Launches Campaign to Address Drugged Driving
The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) is targeting drug-impaired driving with a new campaign directed at informing the public of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs. The “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze” campaign launched after California voters passed Proposition 64, which legalizes recreational use of marijuana, during the November election. California […]
Distracted Driving Common in Parking Lots
Although distracted driving is often associated with highway travel, it is also prevalent in parking lots. As many as two-thirds of drivers admit to being distracted while driving in parking lots, according to a survey conducted by the National Safety Council (NSC). The NSC survey revealed that 66 percent of drivers admit they have made […]
AAA Expects Thanksgiving Travel to Increase by One Million Since 2015
The 2016 Thanksgiving holiday season is projected to be one of the busiest travel periods on record, with the highest number of people traveling since 2007, according to AAA. During the Thanksgiving holiday period, which is identified as Wednesday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Nov. 27, AAA expects there to be an estimated 48.7 million people […]
Year-Long Distracted Driving Campaign Aims to Improve Roadway Safety
Distracted driving causes an estimated 3,000 fatalities across the country each year. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has initiated a year-long safety campaign targeting adult drivers to reduce driver distraction across the state. The Adult Distracted Drivers traffic safety program, which runs through September 2017, will conduct more than 100 driving enforcement operations throughout California. […]
Teen Accident Deaths on the Rise
Fatal teen auto accidents have spiked almost 10 percent since 2014, according to a recent study by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Through interviews with driving instructors, AAA found that speeding, distracted driving and poor visualization of the roadway were the top mistakes teen drivers make while driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety […]
“5 to Drive” Campaign Promotes Safer Teen Driving
A new campaign intended to counter the rising number of teens killed in car accidents is underway through a collaboration with the Citrus Heights Police Department and the National Highway Traffic Safety (NHTSA). The initiative, called the “5 to Drive” campaign, encourages parents to have conversations with their teens before they begin driving on their […]
Highway 99 Ranked Most Dangerous in U.S.
California State Route 99 has just been declared the deadliest road in the U.S. According to an independent study conducted by ValuePenguin, the 424-mile highway that stretches across Central California has the highest number of deaths per 100 miles compared to any other road in the country. The survey analyzed data from the National Traffic […]
California Passes Bill Making All Smartphone Use While Driving Illegal
On Monday, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill into law that will make it illegal to use or even hold a smartphone while operating a motor vehicle in California. The law goes into effect on January 1, 2017 and is intended to reduce collisions and fatalities related to cellphone use while driving. A press release […]
Doctor Touts Benefits of ‘Dutch Reach’ to Save Lives of Bicyclists
One of the dangers of riding a bicycle in an area where people parallel park their cars is that cyclists are in danger of being hit by drivers’ car doors when they open them. In fact, a Somerville, Massachusetts woman recently died when she ran into a car door while on her bicycle. That is […]
Survey: Distracted Drivers Still Think They Are Safe Drivers
A new survey from auto insurance comparison website Everquote indicates that there is a troubling disconnect between drivers’ beliefs about how safe they drive and their behavior. According to a survey of 2,300 motorists, more than 95 percent of respondents said that they feel they are safe drivers. Unfortunately, half of those drivers admitted that […]