Oktoberfest originated in Munich, Germany, in 1810. Traditionally, the festival runs from the first weekend of September through the first Sunday in October, and it is now celebrated in cities around the globe, including many in the U.S. Last year, festival goers consumed 2 million gallons of beer in Munich alone. German beer is the […]
Auto Accidents During Pregnancy
September 21, 2016 By
If you are in an auto accident while you are pregnant, you should get checked out right away. Even if it was just a fender bender and you feel fine, you need to go to your doctor or the emergency room and make sure you haven’t suffered placental abruption or another injury that can be […]
Buzzed Driving? Why Staying Under the Legal Limit May Not Be Good Enough
September 7, 2016 By
When the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its Most Wanted List for 2016, one of its 10 points was to Eliminate Substance Impairment in Transportation. To that end, the federal agency, again, recommended that all states lower the legal limit on alcohol while driving to a BAC of .05 or lower. The NTSB first […]
Why You Shouldn’t Drive Slow in the Left Lane
August 30, 2016 By
The American news website, Vox, recently published a helpful video entitled, “Why you shouldn’t drive slowly in the left lane.” The video highlights the dangers of driving slow, including one study that found driving five miles per hour under the posted speed limit is more dangerous than driving five miles per hour over the limit. Vox […]
Tire Blowout Lawsuits
July 6, 2016 By
More than 15 years after the Bridgestone/Firestone tire recall involving Ford Explorers and other SUV and light truck rollovers, massive auto recalls are in the headlines almost daily. Faulty tires may have faded into the background of our consciousness, but they are still a serious problem. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), tire […]
In-Vehicle Communication Technology is Not as Safe as You Think
July 5, 2016 By
The problem of distracted driving is plaguing the roads of America. In 2014, 3,179 people were killed as a result of distracted drivers (according to the official US government website for distracted driving: distraction.gov). Many people think that this problem can be avoided by using hands-free communication devices and other in-vehicle features. However, recent studies […]
Autonomous Car Moral Dilemma
June 29, 2016 By
No one wants to make a hard moral decision, but have you ever thought what would happen if a machine could make one for you? The idea becomes even more interesting, it seems, when that decision could be the difference between life and death. A study was recently published that shed light on how people […]
The Importance of Tire Safety
June 27, 2016 By
You may take tire maintenance for granted, but you really shouldn’t. Your car’s tires actually affect maneuverability, fuel economy, riding comfort, braking distance, and tire life. More important, your tires could cause a wreck and serious injuries. The following article is intended to inform you on why it’s important to maintain your tires, and what […]
Driver Videoed Sleeping While Tesla Drives on Autopilot
June 15, 2016 By
The promise of self-driving cars may still seem like science fiction to many, so it may come as a surprise that such cars are not only already reality but can actually be found on today’s roads. Perhaps the best evidence of this fact is recently released video of a driver in a Tesla electric car […]
