Reckless driving presents a significant danger to the driver and others on the road, but when intense anger and impatience fuel reckless driving, the danger increases substantially. Verbal abuse, threats, horn-honking, and other signs of road rage are warning signs of a driver who is out of control. When a motorist operates a vehicle...
We’ve all experienced that moment when we turn into our driveway and wonder, “How did I get here?” Or we suddenly look out at the road ahead and realize that we don’t remember navigating the last several miles, even though we must have stopped at intersections and made other driving maneuvers. What happens to...
Today’s world is busy for most Americans, with multitasking often necessary to accomplish goals in overbooked daily schedules. Unfortunately, the car is not the place to multitask. Instead, a driver must focus on the road ahead and their driving actions. Distractions have been present since driving began but with today’s fast-moving technological advances, cell...
Car accidents are traumatic, especially if you or a loved one suffered serious injuries and face a long recovery or an uncertain future. Even if your injuries are not debilitating or serious, you could still face a large hospital bill, one or more missed paychecks, and property damage to your vehicle. Sadly, the distress...
In Connecticut, the law defines bicyclists as vulnerable road users but also expounds that bicycles are vehicles with the same rights, responsibilities, and restrictions that the law applies to motorists. Like most laws, Connecticut’s bicycle safety laws center around promoting safety for cyclists and others on the roads and sidewalks. Bicycling is a health-conscious...
