Like anything we do on a repetitive basis, driving can start to feel automatic. However, it is certainly not and our minds are required to be heavily focused to drive safely. Distractions pose a real threat to road users and pedestrians. When we say “distractions”,...
Distracted Driving
Drowsiness, drugs and alcohol: Common driving impairments
There are many people who do things they shouldn’t before getting behind the wheel of their vehicle. They might drink. They might do drugs. They may even drive after staying up all night to get something important done. All of these people put others in harm’s way...
Serious Accident Injures Woman, Children in Colorado
A head-on collision is one of the most dangerous types of car accidents. These incidents often result in severe injuries to those involved, and it is not uncommon for the victims to have been hit by a drunk or distracted driver. Unfortunately, such a serious accident...
See a Distracted Driver? Call 911 to Get Them off the Road
When driving, one of the things you hate seeing is a driver who is weaving in and out of traffic. You know that they're not safe and that their actions could lead to a crash. Whenever someone is weaving, you have a decision to make. Should you get their...
Do Radios Cause Serious Distractions Behind The Wheel?
You love music. Unfortunately, in the car, the radio can be distracting, and that means that you could be putting yourself at risk of an accident if you choose to drive while using it. Researchers at Carnegie Melon performed a study to determine if people are capable...
Banning texting while driving decreases ER visits
Texting while driving is a serious issue in Colorado. Even with bans in place, many people may try to risk it by sneaking a quick peek at the phone and trying to type up a quick message on the highway. In 2014, Business Insider reported on a survey that found 98% of...
Examining another form of distracted driving
Distracted driving has become a hot topic as of late both in Westminster and throughout the rest of the U.S. Yet a bulk of the effort directed at raising awareness of it has been dedicated to stopping people from texting while driving. While those who use their phones...
Here’s why fall driving is dangerous
Regardless of the time of the year, you take a risk every time you get behind the wheel. Even if you're a good driver, things can happen around you that lead to an accident.The fall season in Colorado is particularly dangerous, as there are a variety of unique hazards...
There are many causes of car-truck accidents
When driving your car on the interstate around the Denver area, you'll typically find yourself surrounded by large commercial trucks.Sharing the road safely with these big rigs is paramount, but that doesn't guarantee that a trucker won't make a serious mistake that...
Slow drivers make the fast lane miserable for everyone
It's no secret that Denver has some of the worst traffic in the country. Not on the levels of New York or Los Angeles, but it can get particularly unbearable on certain days. Now that it's getting warmer in the state and more people are going outside to enjoy the...