The Covid-19 health crisis and social distancing measures have significantly altered everyday life in America. One result is fewer vehicles on the roads as citizens shelter at home. Unfortunately, it appears that some drivers are taking advantage of emptier roads to drive at speeds over 100 miles per hour (mph), including street racing and other selfish stunts. According to an article from CBS News, New York City – the eastern epicenter of the pandemic – saw speed camera tickets in March more than double. In the Washington D.C. area, a...
Grass clippings are a hazard for motorcyclists
As the warmer months continue, people are going to be cutting their grass. While this is a necessary task, it is one that poses a unique hazard for motorcyclists. Anyone who is going to cut grass must ensure that they aren’t blowing it into the street. Grass is 85% water and is very slick even when it is dry. Grass that comes between the motorcycles tires and the road can make it impossible for the motorcyclist to steer, which can lead to a crash. The roadway doesn’t have to be covered for this to occur. Even a small amount of...
Motorcyclists: At a high risk of a serious collision
Riding a motorcycle is supposed to feel freeing. You have less between you and the environment around you. Motorcycles save money on gas, and you can take them more places. What is troubling, though, is how often people are hurt while riding. Did you know that 5,172 motorcyclists and their passengers died in crashes in 2017, according to the National Safety Council? Despite making up only .6% of all vehicular miles traveled in the United States, motorcyclists made up 14% of the total traffic fatalities that year. Who gets killed in motorcycle...
The multiple ways distraction makes unsafe drivers
Many modern jobs require that people multitask or manage multiple different physical and mental tasks at the same time. Given that people feel comfortable multitasking at work, they might also think that they can multitask at the wheel. Unfortunately, according to information gathered by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), a distraction lasting more than 2 seconds can be all it takes to increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, many government studies as well as medical authorities such as the “American...
