New Jersey residents who are in the market to purchase vehicles might want to choose models that have collision avoidance systems installed. A report found that these systems greatly reduce the risk of motor vehicle accidents. The Insurance Institute for Highway...
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Speeding blamed for increase in traffic deaths
New Jersey drivers may have read that the number of traffic deaths have increased over the last few years. While some experts believe that it is due to an increase in the number of vehicles on the road and others blame pedestrians and smartphone use, a study showed...
Notifying the insurance agency after a car crash
For motorists in New Jersey, going through a car crash can be an extremely traumatic experience. From the immediate injuries and damages to the extensive followup required to secure compensation, car accidents can lead to a lot of stress. That's why it's important for...
Driving on wintry roads takes skill and thought
The snow is a beautiful and peaceful sight to see when you wake up in the morning. The issues that you face won't likely show up until it is time for you to get out and drive. Winter driving takes skill, practice, thought, and patience. When roads are snow-packed or...
Roundabouts can lower risk of roadway death
Traffic engineers in New Jersey and across the United States are continually looking for ways to lower the risks that drivers and passengers face on the roadways. This is especially true for intersections, as the conjunction points of roads can be some of the most...
Addressing the risks of winter driving in New Jersey
The Federal Highway Administration reports that 22 percent of all car accidents are weather-related. With its cold temperatures, freezing rain and heavy snow, winter is perhaps the most dangerous season of all. There are two factors that drivers should especially...
Why Thanksgiving can be hazardous to a person’s health
The winter months have been linked to an increase in heart attacks while the Thanksgiving holiday, in particular, has been linked to an increase in car accidents. An increase in heart problems has been noted in both cooler climates such as New Jersey as well as in...
Creation of driverless car safety standards meets hurdles
New Jersey motorists may have to wait a while before they see self-driving vehicles on the roads. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a report, which it will make public by the end of November, stating that it needs input on what research to...
Drowsy driving a perennial risk with night shift workers
Working the night shift leads to an irregular sleep-wake cycle, which increases the risk for drowsiness, especially when driving. Drowsy driving is a public health hazard in New Jersey and across the U.S. To discover just how much of a danger it is, researchers from...
Traffic deaths and smartphone use
New Jersey motorists should be aware that the increased use of mobile phones is a factor in the growing number of fatal motor vehicle accidents. This is after the number of deaths on the road had been dropping for decades. The number of traffic fatalities in the...

