From September 16 to 22, commercial truck drivers in West Virginia and the rest of the U.S. will undergo random brake inspections. This is part of Brake Safety Week, an annual inspection spree held by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. While last year the spree...
Month: June 2018
Poor and nonexistent underride guards kill people
As a West Virginia driver, you know that your life and those of your passengers are at risk if you crash into the back or side of a huge 18-wheeler. Not only is a tractor-trailer much bigger and heavier than your vehicle, but its trailer’s bottom is so high off...
Celebrating responsibly during the Independence Day holiday
According to the American Automobile Association, there will be 37.5 million Americans traveling at least 50 miles from home between June 30 and July 4. However, this period of time can be among the most dangerous to be on the road. Drunk driving during the Fourth of...
Brain molecule may slow the effects of head injuries
If a person in West Virginia experiences a brain injury or disease, scientists may be able to monitor it using a molecule called N-acetylaspartate (NAA). It is generally found in lower concentrations in those who have an injury or illness impacting that part of the...
Criminal charges possible in West Virginia motorcyclist death
Accident investigators have determined that a truck crossed the center line while going through a curve and struck a motorcycle head-on in a crash that left a 77-year-old man dead in Kanawha County. State police troopers reported that the victim had been driving his...
Nine people injured when roller coaster derails in Florida
Many West Virginia readers look forward to visiting amusement parks each summer. However, not all amusement park rides are safe. For example, on June 14, multiple people were injured when a roller coaster malfunctioned at a park in Florida.According to authorities,...
Best practices when blasting metal and nonmetal mines
West Virginia residents who work in the metal and nonmetal mining industry know how important it is to maintain blasting safety. If certain precautions are not taken, miners can be killed by flyrock, toxic fumes or misfires. In fact, seven miners have been killed by...
Crash tests reveal safest SUVs for passengers
Many West Virginia drivers may be thinking of buying a new SUV this year. However, studies show that some of these vehicles protect passengers better than others. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently conducted crash tests on eight different 2018 and...
International Roadcheck gets fatigued truck drivers off the road
During the first week of June, law enforcement officers in West Virginia and across the U.S. participated in the annual International Roadcheck program. The three-day initiative, which is overseen by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, subjects commercial vehicles...
Preventing distracted driving with new technology
While new technology is largely to blame for the increase in distracted drivers across West Virginia, it may also provide the means for reducing this number. Several devices are on the market that could keep drivers from becoming distracted, though the lack of...