Do you ever feel like everyone sharing the road with you is in a rush? Some drivers tailgate you. Others pass aggressively. Still, others speed up at yellow lights, flying by you as they try to make it through the intersection before the light turns red. Workers and...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
What are Missouri’s distracted driving laws?
You see it all the time. A driver you pass on the freeway is busy texting on their cell phone. You notice a college-age driver watching TV on their phone while also driving through traffic. You yourself are tempted to answer a call while behind the wheel. You know...
How to increase your child’s chance of surviving a car crash
As a parent, you probably take great care to keep your young child safe. You ensure any medicines or cleaning products are out of their reach. You hold their hands to cross the road and tell them to be careful every time they go out to play. Yet, many parents...
Are you ready for winter driving?
Missouri residents definitely get their share of winter. For some drivers, the wintry weather conditions spell extra trouble on the roads. This winter, be safer on the roads. The following tips may be helpful when avoiding weather hazards: Mount your snow tires If you...
Should you swerve to avoid a deer?
Although the peak season for encountering deer on the road has now passed, that does not mean you will not come across one as you travel through rural areas -- especially at night. It's smart to know what to do whenever that happens. How big of a problem is deer on...
Missouri crashes: Multiple causes, but victims still remain
No one plans to be the person who gets hurt in a serious collision. Most people think that it will never happen to them or anyone they care about. Unfortunately, crashes happen every day in Missouri, many of which are caused by drunk drivers, speeding drivers and...
Can you use a phone while driving in Montana?
Distracted driving has increased since cellphones became widespread and risen further since smartphones became common. Once, if you wanted to contact someone, you had to stop your car and find a phone booth. Now you can call, video call, text message, instant message,...
Complicated road designs can lead to accidents
Most drivers are only a second or two away from causing an accident at any given time. Even when you feel like you’re completely in control, just a second of inattention can lead to a crash. This is why distracted driving is so dangerous. Someone could be driving...
Labor Day 2020 more deadly than 2019 in Missouri
Labor Day is a time when families get together and celebrate. Many have cookouts and enjoy an afternoon together. The day is also one that tends to lead to crashes because of DUIs and other issues. It’s unfortunate, but in 2020, the Labor Day weekend was more deadly...
What should you do about a tailgater?
When someone tailgates your car, it may make you feel frustrated or angry. These incidents often lead to road rage. The important thing is to consider why you feel this way. Odds are that you’re not actually angry; you’re scared. And you should be. Tailgating is...
