A wet road is inherently more dangerous than dry pavement. It means you need greater stopping distances and have a greater chance of losing control of your vehicle. You need to take extra steps to stay safe whenever you have to drive in the rain.One serious risk is...
You buy a home, and it's a major investment. You take out a 30-year mortgage. Clearly, you expect the property to last. You want to start a family in the home. You may live there for the rest of your life. Quickly, though, you start having problems. The roof leaks....
Riding a motorcycle is dangerous, there's no question about that. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has stated that motorcylists are 28 times more likely to be killed in an accident than drivers of passenger vehicles.While not all motor vehicle...
Are we heading toward a time when motorcycles are less common than they have been over the years? It's not just the season, as there are often fewer riders in the winter months, but an overall trend. In 10 years, will we look back and wonder where all the motorcycles...
One woman is dead after a car accident on a freeway in Arizona. She was riding in a Tesla that slammed into a fire truck parked on the left-hand side of the road.Reports indicate that a first crash took place right around 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29. It was just a...
Car accidents happen for all manner of reasons, but one of the most confusing is when someone does not see something that they clearly should see. For instance, maybe they merge into a lane already occupied by another car. How could this happen? A car is a 4,000-pound...
Why do people delay their estate planning? Why do they put it off? Maybe you've done this yourself, but you don't even really know why. Sometimes, it's just a question of focus. You only have so much time. People tend to focus on more immediate concerns. Estate...
You probably use the stairs every day, but do you ever think about the serious risks you face? It's worth considering, especially if you're often on property that you do not own: In stores, in public buildings, in an apartment or in a neighbor's house. You want to...
School buses stop for railroad tracks, even when there are no trains present, in an effort to prioritize the safety of the children on the bus. This means that they often stop unexpectedly, when other traffic would not stop. In some cases, when drivers are not paying...
You can legally pass other vehicles on many two-lane roads. As long as you follow the instructions on the road signs -- and keep an eye on the type of divider lines in the middle of the road -- you are allowed to pass.But does that mean it's a good idea? Often, it's...