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Being a Pedestrian is More Dangerous Than Ever
Over the last decade, the number of Americans killed while walking increased by 35%, and 2016 was the deadliest year for pedestrians since 1990. According to the “Pedestrian Danger Index,” created by Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition, Texas is ranked as…
Are Electric Scooters Safe?
Electric scooters sailed onto the Texas traffic scene last summer amid wary news coverage of the latest phase of what is now called “micromobility.” Immediately popular with the public, especially the 18 to 29-year-old crowd, these scooters are legal on city roads with a speed…
The Increased Dangers of Vaping
The evidence is growing on the dangers of vaping. The New York Times has just reported a second death of a person has occurred due to severe lung illness that developed after vaping. This death occurred in Oregon and the investigation revealed the individual who…
Vehicle Speed And Age Increase The Risk Of Serious Injury For Pedestrians
Pedestrians of any age are likely to suffer severe injuries when hit by a vehicle – and that risk goes up with increased speed and increased age. A recent study by the AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety confirmed when vehicles strike pedestrians – the results…
Do Self-Driving Features Make Driving More Dangerous?
Many hope safety advances associated with smart car technology will make for safer highways. These advances include, self-driving features like lane departure warnings. However, recent survey results suggest that drivers rely too much on self-driving features. According to an online survey conducted by State Farm,…
4 Principles Of Defensive Driving
Most people have heard of defensive driving, but many do not know much about it. Defensive driving involves driving in a way that anticipates roadway hazards and unsafe driving behaviors by other drivers – and using that information to avoid potential collisions. Why Practice Defensive…
Is The Back Seat Safer Than The Front In A Car Crash?
Recent research suggests that the back seat may not be safer than the front seat in a car crash, because of seatbelts. Additionally, unsafe back seat seatbelt designs may disproportionately affect older adults and children, who are more likely to be back seat passengers. While…
E-Scooters And Head Injuries
They’re popping up everywhere: Rentable electric scooters, sitting on sidewalks and lawns, ready to be rented, ridden, dropped off – and rented again by the next user. The rental process is typically app-based, were users download the company’s app and pay by the minute to…
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