Teens face many hazards behind the wheel. Many factors contribute to the high car accident rate among teenagers. However, a new study found that distracted driving plays a big role in car accidents involving teen drivers. The study by the AAA found that distracted driving causes more car accidents involving teens that previous studies have […]

Last week, our blog discussed how the warmer weather will see many people resume their favorite outdoor activities, particularly biking. It’s important to understand, however, that this isn’t the only form of two-wheeled transportation that Tennesseans will be partaking in over the coming months, as the state has roughly 167,000 registered motorcycles. Of course, it’s […]

With warmer conditions returning, it’s only a matter of time before we can resume our favorite outdoor activities from fishing and softball to gardening and, of course, biking. However, it’s important for those ready to return to the streets on their bicycles — whether for leisure, exercise or as a primary mode of transportation — […]

Many of us have heard or even made the joke that we can’t go more than a few minutes without using our smartphones in some capacity, sending a text, scanning the latest headlines or updating our favorite social media sites. While this is certainly not meant to be taken literally, there are certain people for […]

With the Easter holiday nearly here, people are starting to look for affordable last minute travel options. While this might take flying out of the equation, it could still mean taking a train, driving or riding the bus. Those who elect to travel via one of the more than 4,000 registered bus carriers here in […]

It’s important to understand that advancements in vehicle safety technology aren’t just confined to passenger vehicles, but are also being made for the trucks and buses with which we share the roads. Indeed, the Center for Auto Safety, Road Safe America, Truck Safety Coalition and Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, four highly influential industry […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently published the results of a study undertaken to determine whether marijuana use translates into elevated motor vehicle accident rates. While you might question why such a study was necessary, consider that the drug is now technically legal for recreational purposes in four states and technically legal for medicinal […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were roughly 2.5 million emergency room visits associated with traumatic brain injuries in 2010 alone and that the overall rate of these emergency room visits has increased by close to 70 percent over the previous decade. While you would think that the medical community would […]

Thanks to the unbelievably high costs of airline tickets and the overall hassle posed by driving their own vehicle, more people than ever are now choosing to travel by bus to their respective destinations. While this makes perfect sense, it’s still important to keep safety in mind while choosing from among the over 4,000 registered […]

It’s encouraging to see that safety is no longer taking a backseat when it comes to the new models being offered by foreign and domestic automakers. Indeed, it appears that now more than ever, these automakers are investing just as much time and energy into enhancing vehicle safety than they are into coming out with […]