When shopping in a local or national chain drugstore, one may be surprised to see what was once a prescription drug is now being offered as an over-the counter (OTC) medication. OTC drugs do not require a doctor’s prescription. Some OTC drugs, such as allergy medications, need a pharmacist to provide them to the customer. […]
There are so many advantages to having a car. Opportunities open for visiting with family, friends, work, school, and travel that would involve much more time and effort without a vehicle. But good things sometimes come with problems, and for drivers, a major downside of owning a vehicle is the possibility of a car accident. […]
A car accident can happen literally in the blink of an eye. For those injured in an accident, although the collision can occur in seconds or less, the episode can seem to be in slow motion because of the body’s fight-or-flight reaction. Time can seem to slow down. Alarmingly, federal agencies report that personal injury, […]
Driving while talking with passengers, grooming, eating, or changing the radio station are all behaviors that are common while operating a motor vehicle. Each is a distraction that results in a driver taking their eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, and/or mind off driving. So many of these behaviors have become commonplace. Drivers […]
A dashboard-mounted camera, or dash cam for short, is a compact recording device that sits on a cars dashboard or windshield. Depending on the direction faced, dash cams can record either the drivers perspective of the road or the actions of passengers and back seat riders. People may choose to invest in a dash cam […]
In the best case, getting into a car accident results in minor property damage to a vehicle and the owner suffers no injuries. Unfortunately, that’s not always how car accidents work out. Many car accidents cause serious personal injury to victims. That gets to be extremely frustrating because it could have been avoided. Human error […]
The formal insurance claims process following a car accident can be a very stressful and time consuming affair for drivers involved. In addition, insurance premiums can increase to up to 40 percent for drivers who are found to be at fault, and too many claims can result in loss of coverage. If the accident is […]
Turn signals are the best way for motorists to let other drivers know that they are planning to turn, change lanes, or perform some other maneuver that may affect the drivers and other road users around them. Turn signal use may be shrugged off as a mere courtesy, but when drivers neglect to communicate their […]
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions ease and warm weather arrives, more people will be enjoying the outdoors. That means more people are sharing the roads with drivers as pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorcyclists. Drivers need to use extra caution on the road, but so do people on foot or bike. Following are tips to keep everyone […]
