When you're walking around town, does it seem like some drivers treat you like you're virtually invisible? Do you find yourself quick-stepping your way through crossings or jumping up on curbs to avoid being hit?
Which drivers ignore pedestrians more often than others?
Cyclists: Remember these safety tips
People are starting to pull their bikes out of storage for the summer, and it's no coincidence that May is National Bicycle Safety Month. As such, both the Office of Traffic Safety and the California Highway Patrol have been reminding people in this state to be a little extra cautious out there on the roads.
Wear the right gear to help protect yourself in a crash
When you ride your motorcycle, you know that you have to be more cautious than others. You are aware that you don't have much protection if you get into a crash, and that could mean that you get seriously injured if you are thrown from your motorcycle or impact another object or vehicle.
Save money and your life with a well-fitted helmet
Did you know that the average fatal motorcycle crash costs $1.2 million? Even nonfatal crashes can be financially devastating, with a cost of between $2,500 and $1.4 million on average.
Ready to get your motorcycle out for spring? Use this guide
If you love riding a motorcycle, you love spring. Spring means that you can haul your bike out of storage because it's finally warm enough and dry enough to hit the road as often as you want.
Determining fault in a pedestrian accident
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable on the road because they have no form of protection in the event of a collision. Generally speaking, parties with the most capacity to cause harm have the highest responsibilities. This is why truck drivers must engage in additional training and are held to higher standards when it comes to having alcohol in their system when driving.
The 3 kinds of distracted drivers
How do you define distracted driving? Ask most people to picture a distracted driver, and they will probably envision someone who is more interested in their cellphone than they are the road.
