Whether you are an older adult who appreciates driving in order to maintain your independence or you worry about the safety of an older family member, it is very important to understand the risks that older adults face behind the wheel. When a car crash takes place,...
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Trucks, SUVs are more likely to hit pedestrians than cars
More residents of Oklahoma and the rest of the United States are choosing large SUVs and trucks over traditional sedans, and this means enhanced dangers for pedestrians. Research shows that pedestrian fatalities are rising rapidly across the nation, and SUV and truck...
Distraction is a factor in 60% of crashes involving teen drivers
Students across Oklahoma are soon going to be out of school and spending more time on the roads, and this means enhanced dangers for everyone who shares the road with them. Research released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that teen...
Inclement weather and reckless driving
Whether you find yourself behind the wheel during heavy rainfall or you drive during intense fog, there are many different weather-related traffic accident risk factors to watch out for. Sadly, some drivers do not pay close attention to these risks, such as those who...
What do you know about inattentional blindness?
As a driver, it is important to understand all potential risks associated with driving. Many of these risks come in the form of various distractions. Inattentional blindness is a specific form of driver distraction that causes many problems because it is reflexive,...
What is inattentional blindness?
When you drive, one of the most important things is your ability to multitask. Without it, you could easily end up getting into a crash. Unfortunately, some distractions are beyond your ability to control. This includes the natural phenomenon known as inattentional...
Recent surge in traffic deaths linked to higher-risk drivers
Traffic deaths continue to rise across Oklahoma and the rest of the United States even though research shows that fewer motorists have been taking to the nation’s roads. Research also shows that all types of fatal crashes are increasing. However, the number of wrecks...
5 unexpected driving distractions to avoid
There is almost universal agreement that texting while driving is one of the most dangerous distractions. The act of participating in a text conversation crosses all three boundaries of distraction – visual, manual, cognitive. Unfortunately, while this is an obvious...
What are the top causes of crashes today?
Being a good defensive driver serves as one of the best ways to avoid getting into dangerous driving situations. This includes understanding what dangerous behaviors look like and knowing how to counteract or avoid them. Familiarity serves as another way to polish...
Data on traffic accident injuries in Oklahoma
Whether you drive daily, regularly ride a motorcycle, are an avid bicyclist or even ride in vehicles as a passenger from time to time, you could become seriously hurt in a traffic accident. Every year, these accidents cause thousands of injuries in Oklahoma alone,...