It’s common knowledge that cellphones and driving don’t work well together, and taking your hands off the wheel to grab something isn’t a smart maneuver either. And according to a study, when these behaviors are done by teens, their risk for a crash multiplies by two and seven, respectively. Learn More: Ways to save money…
Here’s one guy who has an excellent excuse to tell his boss why he’s late to work: Karl Highton of Manchester, England, avoided being in a car crash by being upstairs in his home when a car careened into his front porch. You can almost imagine the conversation: “Hey, I’m going to be a little…
We’ve been harping for quite a while about how driving while distracted can be dangerous. Well, break out that fine wooden bow and tune up the strings, because researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute published a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in which the institute figured out which driving…
The 92-year-old driver managed to hit nine cars in under a minute Quite often, I find myself stuck behind someone going 25 in a 45 zone, and understandably start yelling at the unknown person whose sole purpose is obviously to ruin my day. But many ultra-careful (read: slow) drivers are simply old folks who could…
Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson shared an ominous picture via Twitter on March 2nd that shows a mangled car with a caption that says, “Had a bit of an accident while filming today.” Is Your Daily Commute Boring? These three Podcasts are definitely worth a listen Had a bit of an accident while filming today. pic.twitter.com/HUvzoFOqAb…
Photo source: Rostraver Central Fire Department If you were traveling on I-70 south of Pittsburgh late last night, you may have gotten to enjoy some free Twizzlers. That’s because a tractor trailer carrying the red licorice confection swerved and hit a barrier on I-70 at 11:30 pm Wednesday evening, spilling licorice all over the interstate….
Two reportedly drunk Secret Service agents crashed a government vehicle into a White House barricade last week Photo: AgnosticPreachersKid Last week, two senior Secret Service agents were allegedly involved in a drunk driving accident. In a government vehicle. Colliding with a White House barricade. Don’t worry, Mr. President. You’re in good hands. Right now, the…
Drunk taco hit car fall down It’s not every day that you see a drunken skateboarding taco go speeding into New York City traffic, so treasure this moment: The incident above was a promotional stunt gone horribly right. The mobile Mexican meal was advertising the daily $1 taco happy hour special at Baby’s All Right,…
Photo: Ian Turk Tragedy struck the collective worlds of bacon lovers and furniture enthusiasts on February 21st. On a fateful stretch of I-64 through James City County, Virginia, it was 2am, and a man was driving a pickup truck, hauling behind a trailer loaded with furniture. According to Virginia State Police, the truck ran into…
This is it, people—we’ve reached it. We have hit peak Millennial. Two professors from Perdue University have conducted a study that estimates that the people playing the Pokémon GO phone game while driving have caused more than 100,000 crashes. …well, sort of. The study itself was on traffic data in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, and somewhat…
Light plays off the S-curve of the Mazda CX-30 in unique ways Photo: Mazda Mazda has been earning high marks on safety ratings for its vehicles. Recently, the Mazda MX-30 and CX-30 were put to the test by European safety evaluators, and they even conquered the dreaded moose test. Here’s a look at how these…
Photo: RobinHiggins While it’s important to adequately study and practice for the driving exam, it’s also important to debunk some common myths you might have about it. Here are five false facts and their rebuttals to help give you an edge on the driving test. Tire TLC: Get the lowdown on tire maintenance 1. Examiners pass…
Even if it looks like your kid’s car seat or booster is unchanged on the outside after a fender bender or crash, there’s a strong chance that on the inside, it will never be the same. “Crash forces are extreme; they’re strong enough to bend the steel frame of the car, and can easily damage…
Booster seat Photo: Rachel Gonzales, Flickr On September 15, Jen McLellan’s husband and son got into a car crash. While her husband sustained serious injuries, her son, Braeden, walked away with some bruises and bumps. McLellan believes Braeden’s booster seat protected him and prevented him from having worse injuries. Safe and Sound: 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse…
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