Buses are convenient methods of transportation for a variety of purposes. People use buses for commuting to work, getting an education and traveling long distances. However, buses present a unique danger when it comes to accidents. Because buses are gigantic and...
Month: September 2018
Studies show drivers are often overconfident
Research shows that most drivers tend to overestimate their driving abilities. This is true of drivers all over the world, but it is especially true of those in West Virginia and around the country. The phenomenon of driver overconfidence was first discovered during a...
Report says accident rates linked to phone use
A report released by Motus, a vehicle management platform, indicates that the rate of car accidents has increased significantly alongside the rate of smartphone use. In its 2018 Distracted Driving Report, the company says smartphone ownership grew to 77 percent in...
Activity could be critical to succesful brain injury treatment
Brain injuries are a major concern to people in West Virginia and elsewhere; these types of injuries may have significant impact on a victim's life, and recovery can often be lengthy or difficult. According to one new Columbia University study involving mice, it may...
Results of the CVSA’s International Roadcheck
From June 5 to 7, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance held its annual International Roadcheck. Taking place across North America, the spree resulted in 67,502 commercial truck and bus drivers being stopped and inspected for vehicle- and driver-related compliance....
Supermarkets turn to tech to reduce trips, slips and falls
Falls are the top cause of injury-related insurance claims for supermarkets in West Virginia and across the U.S. As a result, many local and national chains are turning to technology to ensure customers remain safe and upright while visiting their stores. to insurance...
The danger of hydroplaning
West Virginia has a rainy season like every other state, which poses several challenges on the road. One of the dangers that drivers must always be alert for is hydroplaning, where a vehicle slides or slips uncontrollably over a wet surface. The thin layer of water...
FMCSA proposes changes to hours-of-service rules for truckers
In August 2018, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking that laid out the various revisions it plans to make to commercial truck drivers' hours-of-service regulations. The FMCSA is now asking for comments....
How car safety tech could reduce backup crashes
West Virginia residents, especially those who are thinking about purchasing a new car, should know that current safety tech is cutting down on the number of backup crashes. While backup collisions are only one type of accident, the fact remains that they can lead to...