Drivers these days understand more about the dangers of drowsy driving than ever before. This extends to some of the lesser-known aspects of it, such as microsleeping. What is microsleeping, exactly? Why does it pose such a danger to drivers? The definition of...
Car Accidents
The less obvious costs of speeding and aggressive driving
Car accidents happen every day, and they are often caused by speeding. While many crashes end in minor vehicle repairs or small injuries, others lead to tragedy and costs to the taxpayer in Oklahoma. According to Safe Ride 4 Kids, speeding is the number two leading...
What contributes to drowsy driving?
Drowsy driving is a major problem that drivers across the country have to deal with. To that end, it is important to know what causes drowsy driving. While many people believe that a simple lack of sleep relates to all drowsy driving cases, this is not necessarily...
Reducing fatal accidents for teen drivers
Teenage drivers pose a risk to themselves and others on the road due to numerous factors. Their lack of experience, especially, means they tend to get into accidents more frequently than other age groups. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that...
Avoiding distracted driving: 3 tips for a safer trip
Distracted driving causes injuries and death for drivers in the United States each day. Farmer's Insurance notes that nearly 10 individuals a day die on U.S. roadways due to drivers taking their hands off the wheel and their eyes off the road. Many drivers may not...
What should you do immediately after a vehicle crash?
As you stumble out of your car immediately after an accident and look around, you may feel confused about what to do to protect yourself and others. Being vigilant and taking active steps during this time can make a big impact. Take notice of people and their vehicles...
What accidents are the most common?
Staying safe on the road means understanding where the risks are and how to avoid them. Looking into the most common accident types can give you helpful insight. There are a few different situations that occur the most on roadways. Intersections Intersections are one...
Why is eating and driving so dangerous?
Most drivers are aware that distracted driving, in any form, is dangerous. However, when many picture a “distracted driver,” often they’ll think about somebody trying to update social media while driving, or trying to care for a rambunctious child in the backseat of a...
Is drowsy driving a big risk?
Drowsiness has long since been labeled as one of the most potentially dangerous activities that a person can possibly engage in on the road. But what about drowsy driving makes it such a big risk? How can drivers prevent this risk? Dampened reactions The CDC discusses...
Did you take a hit to the front of the head?
After getting into a crash and hitting the front of your head, you may end up with some damage to the frontal lobe. What does this mean for you, exactly? Can you manage this damage? What does recovery look like? What does the frontal lobe control? As Physiopedia...