MUNI Accidents Never Seem to Stop
Three people were hospitalized on Friday, August 3rd, when a car got crushed between a San Francisco Municipal Railway electric bus and an antique streetcar on Market Street. It occurred approximately 12:25 PM near First Street. A woman with a child, driving a small white car, had come to a legal stop behind a MUNI […]
read moreGHSA takes strong stance on distracted, intoxicated driving
The Governors Highway Safety Association is a nonprofit organization that represents the highway safety offices in U.S. states and territories. One of its key purposes is to conduct studies and make recommendations on ways to improve safety for motorists throughout the United States. During its recent annual meeting, the GHSA decided to focus on two […]
read moreDangerous Product Leads to Bone Fires During Surgery
Going in for surgery is almost always fraught with anxiety and fear. Few people, though, would ever think that the risks of surgery included the possibility of their bones catching on fire. Sadly, a defective medical product has made this a real possibility. Earlier this summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration asked Johnson & […]
read moreIs Your Luxury Car Really as Safe as it Promises?
Luxury cars are supposed to be the cream of the crop. Consumers pay higher prices for these vehicles because they purport to offer a safer and more comfortable ride than other cars. However, recent testing from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that luxury cars may not be as safe as they purport to […]
read moreCHP partners with feds for anti-drunk driving campaign
Driving while intoxicated is one of the most common causes of serious and fatal car accidents in California. Sadly, it is also one of the most preventable. Hundreds of lives could be saved in California every year if drivers would take responsibility and refuse to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol. This summer, California […]
read moreAging drivers pose safety hazard on California roads
With over 24 million licensed drivers in the state, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has been working hard to identify ways to reduce car accident rates. In part, they are doing this by taking steps to address the risks that come with a large population of aging drivers. Napa County’s older population actually ranks […]
read moreSafety Tips for New California Motorcycle Riders
New motorcycle riders’ inexperience often leads them make mistakes that could cause a serious accident. As such, it is very important for new riders to put a special focus on safety. Almost all motorcycle riders know that it is dangerous to speed, ride without a helmet or operate a motorcycle under the influence of alcohol […]
read moreCalifornia to relax ban on texting while driving
Texting while driving is a major cause of distracted-driving accidents. Indeed, sending text messages while driving leads to so many car accidents that the practice has been completely banned in the state of California. Starting next year, though, there will be an exception to this rule. The California Legislature recently passed a law that would […]
read moreIs Today’s Driver Education Really Keeping Our Kids Safe?
A recent New York Times article makes a bold and alarming statement. “The first year that American teenagers have their driver’s licenses will be among the most dangerous of their lives. Nothing kills more of them than car crashes.” Shouldn’t recent changes in young driver regulations and driver education be improving these car accident statistics? […]
read moreStudy: drowsy driving just as bad as drunk driving
Drowsy driving is just as bad as drunk driving, according to a recent study. The study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, concludes that both drunk and sleepy drivers are twice as likely to be involved in vehicle accidents. The study used driver questionnaires, police reports and other data to determine the state of […]
read moreAll California Motorcyclists Should Seek Training
Riding a motorcycle in California, especially in congested areas, can be a dangerous proposition. Even experienced riders are at the mercy of drivers who do not see a person on a motorcycle. Part of learning how to ride is learning how to watch for other drivers and how to try to avoid accidents. California offers […]
read moreFederal distracted driving crackdown coming to California
Most California drivers have probably heard of the “Click it or Ticket” campaign designed to reduce fatal accident rates by getting motorists to wear their seatbelts. The program is widely regarded as having had a huge impact on highway safety. Now, the U.S. Department of Transportation is working with California officials to implement a similar […]
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