As the seasons change, it's important to prepare for the resulting hazardous driving conditions. One of these is rainy weather. It may seem like an easy one to handle, but even the best drivers may experience difficulties driving in the rain. Follow these four tips to...
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Report Ranks Traffic Safety Laws in All 50 States
Rhode Island has the best highway traffic safety laws in the nation, while South Dakota has the worst, according to a report by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. Kentucky's road safety laws are ranked in the middle. The Washington, D.C.-based trade group's report...
Accident Victims Want Apple to Release Safety Feature
Distracted driving accidents are becoming an increasingly thorny problem for road safety groups in Kentucky and around the country, and electronics manufacturers have been asked by NHTSA to incorporate smartphone features that would prevent drivers from being able to...
The Link Between Marijuana Use and Car Accidents
The legalization of marijuana is a hot-button topic in the political arena. Numerous states have legalized marijuana use and reformed related laws, and Kentucky is debating the issue. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the implications it may have beyond the...
Kentucky High School Student Fights for Life After Auto Accident
A 16-year-old student from Mayfield High School was critically injured in a fatal car accident that occurred on Dec. 25, 2016. According to the family, the teen is recovering from a spinal injury. The victim was a passenger in a 2011 Nissan Maxima that veered off...
What Is Negligence in Car Accidents?
Negligence in car accidents is a legal term to describe when collisions are caused by something other than intentional conduct. Typically, people do not intend to cause a car crash. Most all motor vehicle collisions are caused by negligence. This is why they are often...
How to Find an Adequate Car Insurance Policy
Kentucky residents will need car insurance to drive their vehicle legally. However, there are many different types of auto insurance to choose from, and the types that drivers may need depends largely on his or her unique circumstances. Those who have just purchased a...
Snapchat Filter Sometimes Records Drivers Speeding
While warnings about talking and texting on the phone while driving are widespread, using some forms of social media could be just as dangerous. Kentucky residents might like to know about why some people are using the mobile app Snapchat while on the road. Snapchat...
Do You Know What to Do If You Get in a Car Accident?
Driving courses and experience have taught you what to do on Kentucky roads and how to stay safe, but do you know what to do if you get in a car accident? No matter how skilled and prepared you are, you cannot prevent someone else from driving recklessly and hitting...
AAA Report Links Drowsiness With Higher Crash Risks
Kentucky residents may be wise to ensure that they sleep for at least seven hours before getting behind the wheel according to a study published on Dec. 6 by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Researchers found that motorists who slept for only four or five hours...
