Road Crossing
In 2022, more than 7,500 pedestrian were killed in road accidents in the USA. An average of more than 20 per day! Since 2010, pedestrian deaths in the US has increased by an alarming rate of 75%. There are specific groups which bear disproportionate risk of injury or death compared to others – young children, […]
Braking Distance
Braking on a wet or an icy road is nothing like braking on a dry road. The braking distance – the distance your vehicle will travel from the point when its brakes are fully applied to when it comes to a complete stop, is much higher on wet and icy roads. Although most drivers are […]
Left Turns
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 53.1% of crossing-path crashes involve left turns, whereas only 5.7% involve right turns. Left turns are especially dangerous because they often require crossing multiple lanes, staying at the intersection for longer periods of time and yielding to the opposite traffic.
Right Turns
Right turns seem straight forward to perform. But actually, there are many different types of right turns with various road signs, traffic lights, road types and possibly unique state laws. Specifically, turning right on red is especially challenging and dangerous and requires extra attention and practice.