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.
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Who 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...
Read MoreShould I Buy Rental Car Insurance?
There are many factors to consider before purchasing rental car insurance. For starters, you may already be covered by your current car insurance or your credit card; according to Merle Scheiber of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, “Your personal auto car coverage usually [includes] rental car coverage.” If your personal auto insurance plan includes...
Read MoreHow Many Actually Died Because of an Ignition Flaw in GM Cars?
Attorney Ken Feinberg was hired by General Motors (GM) to oversee its victims’ compensation fund but has stressed his independence from GM management. Feinberg announced this week how many deaths and injuries he has so far connected to a known ignition switch flaw in GM cars. The automotive behemoth has publicly attributed 54 accidents to...
Read MoreWhy Is the NHTSA So Slow to Respond to Fatal Vehicle Problems?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has as its mission statement: “Save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes.” Lately, though, the agency seems far more interested in kowtowing to corporate interests, as it offers lax regulations, gives away high safety ratings and allows car manufacturers to opt out...
Read MoreWhere Are the Worst Drivers in America?
Washington D.C. is notorious for its busy streets, fraught with dangers and hazardous conditions for all drivers. However, if you stay alert and cautious behind the wheel, you can reduce your chances of getting hurt in a traffic accident. To make sure that we avoid accidents, the best thing we can do is remain...
Read MoreWhat Should You Do If You Are Hit by a Drunk Driver?
Drunk driving accidents claim over 30,000 American lives every year. Even though the public knows the horrific consequences of getting caught drunk behind the wheel, drunk driving is still a modern epidemic. The simple, irrefutable truth is that every drunk driving accident is entirely avoidable, if only the drunk driver learned how to act responsibly.
Read MoreIf I’m in a Hurry, Can I Just Go Around Other Cars?
Impatience is never a virtue—especially not when driving a car. We all want to get where we’re going in a timely manner, but taking unnecessary risks on the road endangers everyone around us. We need to learn to slow down and be more cautious when we drive. Additionally, we all need to be willing to...
Read MoreBrake Defect Costs Hyundai $17M in Fines for Failure to Report
When a car company manufactures a vehicle component part, it has a duty to do so correctly and safely, testing the product regularly and observing federal regulations. Hyundai’s Genesis models manufactured between 2009 and 2012 were found to have sufficient corrosion in certain brake system components that could result in reduced braking efficiency and increase...
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