According to the CarInsuranceComparison.com company, Texas — together with Louisiana — now ranks as the state with the nation’s worst drivers due to the number of car accidents and other metrics measured by the organization. CarInsuranceComparison.com, has been collecting driving information statistics for the past…
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Young drivers have more accidents due to risky driving behavior
Teen drivers, who do not have a lot of driving experience, exhibit more risky driving behavior than older drivers. Add distracted driving on top of inexperience and you have the recipe for serious car accidents. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for 16 to 19-year-olds. Smartphones…
Passengers are just as distracting as e-devices
Many drivers understand that e-devices in cars are distracting and may also be deadly. However, according to studies done by the National Safety Council (NSC) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) talking to passengers in the vehicle is another major risk factor. Figures…
Drive sober or get pulled over
The phrase was used for a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) drive safe campaign for the Labor Day weekend, but it is something drivers need to remember year-round. The costs of DUI accidents are massive on a personal and property damage level. A recent…
