As the sun sets earlier and the days become shorter, your schedule may require you to drive in the dark more often than usual. While you may be familiar with driving at night, doing so often comes with increased dangers and risks. Bright headlights, vision...
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Is drowsy driving as dangerous as it seems?
In recent years, more attention has come to the potential hazards related to drowsy driving. Experts across the board paint it as one of the most dangerous forms of distracted driving, which says a lot, given this category also includes the highly fatal act of...
Do aggressive drivers pose a roadway threat?
Road rage - the feeling of anger or irritation that many drivers experience when on the road - serves as a common unifier among many drivers. In fact, a study by AAA reported that up to 80 percent of drivers admitted to experiencing road rage at some point....
Inattentional blindness vs. distracted driving
The lack of safety features and the protection of a frame mean motorcycle collisions with passenger cars and trucks in North Carolina often have devastating results. As a rider, even if you take precautions, it may not be enough. Expectation plays a role in what...
How can North Carolina drivers avoid distracted driving?
No matter how long you have had your license, or how confident you are in your driving skills, you must still remain alert and aware behind the wheel. This entails avoiding distracted driving behaviors at all costs. According to the North Carolina Department of...
Tragic accident kills two in Johnston County
Car accidents can have substantial effects on victims and their families. Property damage, insurance trouble and physical injuries can take their toll and cause ongoing problems. Perhaps the most tragic outcome of a car accident is when victims suffer life-altering or...
Is the poor health of truck drivers putting you at risk?
Tractor-trailers are common on roadways in Asheville and around North Carolina. When approaching or passing one, you must respect the driver's blind spots. After all, the sheer size of commercial vehicles, which may weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, often makes them...
Why do some people feel drowsy while driving?
As a responsible driver, you know that you need to be alert while navigating the roads in North Carolina or any other state. However, there is the chance you will encounter a motorist who is too fatigued to pay attention to you. This may result in a serious auto...
Do you know how the driver’s license point system works?
Life in the Asheville area is much easier if you have a driver’s license. Still, your driving privileges are not a guarantee. If you commit certain driving infractions, you may face a driver’s license suspension. To keep track of your driving infractions, North...
How do you make a claim against someone else’s car insurance?
Recently, you were in an auto accident while navigating North Carolina's roads. The police report determined the other driver bears fault for the accident, but you do not know how to file a claim on another's car insurance. Forbes offers information you may find...