Small choices when operating a motor vehicle can make the difference between arriving safely and causing a crash. Despite how important safe driving habits are, quite a few people develop unsafe habits on the road. It starts with a few small traffic violations...
Car Accidents
What happens after a farm vehicle causes a crash?
Farm vehicles such as tractors and combines are frequent sights on rural roads across Arizona. Although manufacturers design farm vehicles for off-road use, sometimes it is necessary for agricultural workers to operate them on public roads. There are numerous rules...
What is dooring and how can it be prevented?
Bicyclists deserve to be safe as they ride around, but their safety cannot be guaranteed when motorists and vehicle occupants engage in poor decision-making. When vehicle operators and occupants are exiting cars and trucks parked near bicycle lanes, they are at risk...
Which motorcycle helmets offer the most protection?
For motorcycle riders, the thrill of the open road is undeniable. But with that freedom comes responsibility, particularly when it comes to safety. While protective gear like jackets, gloves and pants are crucial, the single most important piece of equipment is...
Staying safe while driving at night takes planning
Having to drive at night is a challenging journey for most people. Many roads are dark. Some lack adequate lighting. The headlights from oncoming vehicles can sometimes blind drivers. The risks of nighttime driving are considerable. The following tips may help you to...
Can you seek damages if you bear some responsibility for a crash?
A significant number of vehicle crashes aren’t solely the fault of one driver. In many cases, even if one driver is primarily to blame, an investigation will show that the other driver could have done something to prevent the collision in question. Consider two very...
Why are Arizona cities adding roundabouts on busy roads?
There have been numerous noteworthy changes to urban planning standards in recent years. Solutions that were once near-universal have now become less common during new road construction or improvements and expansions to existing streets. One of the more noticeable...
3 common hazards for motorcyclists
Motorcycling can inspire a sense of freedom and excitement, but it also exposes riders to unique hazards on the road. Unlike drivers of cars and trucks, motorcyclists are more vulnerable due to their vehicle's size, visibility and lack of protective barriers. This...
3 reasons tourists may be dangerous drivers
Arizona hosts plenty of tourists, especially during the colder seasons. People from other states travel to Arizona to enjoy the beautiful landscapes or live in a warmer climate when the temperatures drop in the north. That influx of tourists and visitors is beneficial...
Arizona is one of the worst states for pedestrian crashes
The law in Arizona allows people traveling on foot to use the same roads that vehicles do. Generally, pedestrians should use sidewalks when they can, but they can walk on the left side of the road when no sidewalks are available. They should walk facing into traffic,...