Category: Distracted Driving

Did Your Driving Skills Decrease During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have found themselves staying at home more than ever before. With children being homeschooled and the cancellation of extracurricular activities, many people are traveling less often. Additionally, many office workers are now working from home instead of embarking on their morning and evening commutes.

Posted on June 30, 2020

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Summer Car Accidents

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, people are ordered to stay inside and self-quarantine. However, when the ban is lifted, there will be an increase of cars on the road. Summer is a time for vacation and day trips to favorite destinations.

Posted on May 18, 2020

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Winter Driving Safety Tips

Winter weather presents hazards for drivers in Washington, D.C. and throughout the country. According to the AAA, severe weather is a factor in nearly 500,000 car wrecks and 2,000 road deaths every winter season. It is crucial for motorists to practice safe driving in the winter weather to reduce accidents.

Posted on February 17, 2020

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Unforeseen Dangers of Anti-Drunk-Driving Interlock Devices

For more than a decade, law makers have been turning to technology to address the problem of drunk driving. Ignition Interlock Devices, or IIDS, are high-tech systems that are commonly used to combat DUIs. These devices require convicted drunk drivers to submit a self-administered breathalyzer test in order to operate their vehicle.

Posted on February 11, 2020

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Car Accidents and Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries are amongst the most severe back injuries that can happen. This can leave individuals with permanent medical conditions and lifelong medical expenses. The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves located in the spinal column, and it carries messages back and forth from the brain to the body.

Posted on January 20, 2020

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Alcohol and the Effects on Driving

Americans drink twice as much alcohol between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve than they do during any other time of the year. Drinking and driving to and from holiday parties can produce deadly results. On average, more than 10,000 people die each year in alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents in the United States.

Posted on January 7, 2020

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Thanksgiving Travel Safety

Thanksgiving is only a few days away, which means millions of travelers will be hitting the road. AAA estimates that over 54 million people are expected to be traveling this Thanksgiving. They also expect to rescue over 300,000 motorists along the roadside this Thanksgiving.

Posted on November 25, 2019

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What is the Purpose of Red-Light Cameras?

Red-light cameras automatically take a picture of a vehicle’s license plate when the driver violates traffic laws. Red-light cameras are part of an automated photo enforcement program. The DC Metropolitan Police currently have 48 red light cameras located at intersections throughout Washington,

Posted on October 10, 2019

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Teen Summer Driving Tips

Summer break is weeks away, and as the weather warms up, it is only normal for teenagers to want to get behind the wheel. Although driving can be an exciting time for teenagers, it is also important for them to realize that driving requires their full attention.

Posted on June 11, 2019

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