Falling asleep at the wheel for even a few seconds can be fatal. Yet you do not have to close your eyes to be at risk. Tiredness affects your brain and body, reducing your decision-making ability and lengthening your reaction time. Tired drivers are more likely to...
When you plan your trip across Louisiana, you probably don’t give much thought to which road you take, other than determining what should get you to your destination soonest. Many people just put the destination into a GPS, assume that it has planned the best route,...
Experts agree that distracted driving is one of the most dangerous things a person can do behind the wheel. Driving while distracted by your phone, food, makeup or anything else takes away from your ability to focus and perceive the world around you. In other words,...
If you were injured in a car crash, you likely have at least some anxiety about getting behind the wheel again. Even if the crash was the other driver’s fault, or if you were a passenger, it can be stressful to get back on the road again. However, you know that the...
After a serious motor vehicle collision, individuals might face medical bills, property damage, loss of wages and costly physical therapy. Unfortunately, your insurance might fall short in paying these rapidly skyrocketing costs. It is crucial to remember that your...
One thing that all drivers need to do is to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles. This is particularly important when that vehicle has lights on or the emergency team is attending to an accident that has happened. When drivers don’t get out of the way, a...
Compared to other seasons, most people consider the driving conditions in autumn to be close to ideal. In the fall, drivers don’t have to anticipate the impact of sweltering heat, heavy snowfall or icy conditions on their vehicle. However, while driving in autumn may...
People in Louisiana have busy schedules and have many tasks they need to complete both at work and outside of work. At some point in time, people have to multi-task. This can almost be a necessity at times in order to complete certain tasks on time. While...
There are many car accidents on Louisiana roads every year. There are many vehicles on the roads each day and people make mistakes. Some of these car accidents are very minor and there may be very little damage and no injuries. However, many accidents are very...
Driving a car in Louisiana is a privilege not a right. The privilege starts with being able to obtain a driver's license. When drivers obtain a license they agree to follow the rules of the road while they are driving. If people do not follow the rules, they may lose...
