The famous naturalist Charles Darwin wrote, "Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge." What has that got to do with driving? Quite a lot as it turns out. Research shows that many people believe they are far better drivers than they actually...
Year: 2024
3 signs of internal bleeding after a car accident
When your body hits something solid during a car accident, for instance, your chest hitting the dashboard, steering wheel or airbag, you may tear your blood vessels. Another circumstance that can cause such an injury is when a sharp object penetrates your body,...
What should you do if someone is tailgating you?
When another driver starts tailgating your vehicle, it significantly increases the risk of an accident. This often has very little to do with the way you are driving. The other driver has simply reduced their following distance, leaving less time to react, which could...
8 ways to drive safely near big rigs
Every year, thousands of semitrucks drive through The Land of 10,000 Lakes. Despite the breathtaking surroundings, traveling across Minnesota on Route 94 can be risky. The highway has a lot of traffic, speed limits are often exceeded and several ongoing construction...
When a fracture from a crash endangers someone’s future
Some people consider themselves lucky when they leave the scene of a crash with a fracture or broken bone. There are many potentially catastrophic injuries that people can incur in a motor vehicle collision. Fractures typically respond well to treatment and often lead...
Why the upcoming weeks will be especially dangerous on the roads
Minnesotans have a lot on their minds right now. In no particular order, there are the Vikings, voting and Halloween. It’s easy to forget that in the wee hours of Nov. 3, we’ll gain an hour. The end of Daylight Saving Time (DST), just like the start of it in the...
How do jackknife truck accidents unfold?
Jackknife truck accidents are among the most dangerous types of crashes that occur on U.S. roadways. They involve large trucks and commonly result in the development of severe injuries and extensive property damage. Unfortunately, they happen much more frequently than...
Do e-bike riders have a greater risk of severe accidents?
It’s hard to ignore the fact that the use of e-bikes has exploded in recent years. In 2022, over 1.1 million e-bikes were sold, quadrupling sales in just three years. However, with the spike in e-bikes on the road comes an increased risk of accidents, some of which...
Why motorcycle crash risk rises when temperatures drop
Motorcycle riders share the road with larger vehicles. They must follow the same traffic rules as other drivers. However, they have much more at risk should a collision occur. Most riders make safety a top priority because they know how dangerous crashes can be. ...
Reasons truck operators should not follow vehicles too closely in traffic
Commercial drivers have a great deal of responsibility because they operate large, heavy vehicles while sharing the road with vulnerable road users. Commercial vehicles are potentially dangerous in traffic, often especially if the drivers operating them follow other...