Have you ever seen a police officer pulled over on the side of the road and wondered how you should proceed? Did you know that there are laws to move over that provide officials with adequate space when they are stopped? According to WUSA9,...
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How Do I Talk to My Teen about Underage Drinking?
As teens are out of school for the summer, it may be a good time to talk to them about the dangers of underage drinking. Sadly, National Public Radio reported last year that many underage teens are drinking at parties. An estimated 1,100 teens were polled recently by the Prevention Research Center, according to NPR,...
Read MoreSummer Sees Spike in Teen Driving Accidents
Memorial Day weekend is kicking off soon. If you have a teen driver, you should know that this weekend begins what some experts deem the “100 deadliest days” of the year for inexperienced drivers and expect a summer spike. Last year, CNN reported that from Memorial Day through Labor Day in 2012, nearly 1,000 people...
Read MoreWhat is Drugged Driving?
Did you know that driving under the influence of drugs like marijuana could be extremely hazardous? Sadly, many people feel like they can operate vehicles when they are under the influence of substances like marijuana. According to CBS News, a recent survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that Americans are concerned with...
Read MoreWhy Do Head-On Accidents Occur?
Did you know that head-on vehicle accidents are more violent than other forms of crashes, often resulting in serious injuries and death? Sadly, head-on accidents are often avoidable. Sometimes they occur because of medical emergencies, defective auto parts, distracted driving and/or...
Read MoreGM Using Facebook to Target Drivers with Recalled Vehicles
We have been reporting about the General Motors recall initiated this spring involving more than 2 million cars with ignition-switch defects for several months in attempt to warn readers about the dangers associated with the vehicles. The recall has...
Read MoreWhat Is Jake’s Law?
As we reported on Monday, several laws in Maryland went into effect on October 1 that will influence Maryland drivers. In addition to the tow truck law that passed, the Maryland Senate voted to approve “Jake’s Law”, which increased penalties for distracted drivers who contribute to accidents that result in injuries or death. The law was...
Read MoreAm I Required to Move to Another Lane If I See a Tow Truck on the Side of the Road?
A few new laws went into effect on October 1 that will affect Maryland drivers. According to CBS News, a law requiring all motorists to move into an open lane, away from tow trucks attending to roadside emergencies, went into place.
Read MoreWho Is Responsible in a Multi-Car Pileup?
Many factors go into determining fault in a multi-car accident. Sometimes, people have a misconception that the driver who initiated the crash, perhaps a person rear-ending another vehicle, is responsible. However, while in most cases the driver who is at fault is...
Read MoreWhat Does My Car Insurance Cover?
There is no “one size fits all” for car insurance. Generally, people tend to opt for the “state minimum” for car insurance because it is the cheapest coverage available. However, this insurance only covers damage caused by a collision to the car, not other types of damage or loss. Furthermore, it may only cover...
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