While traffic continues to stay light across Missouri, there is always a strong presence of truck drivers and their large vehicles on the highways. And for any passenger vehicle, it's obvious how strong that presence is when you have to pass or drive next to a...
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Aging drivers can lose their ability to avoid car accidents
For most people, learning to drive is a rite of passage and a step for passing from adolescence into adulthood. We value the independence that owning a vehicle and driver's license gives us, and take for granted that we will be able to drive safely for the rest of our...
How to spot a drunk driver
Drunk driving is a far too common occurrence. There is nothing wrong, and for some, nothing better than a refreshing cocktail, beer or glass of wine or two after work or to celebrate a special occasion. There is something wrong with getting behind the wheel if you've...
Tailgating puts drivers in danger.
When a driver crowds the vehicle in front of them, it can be a nerve-wracking experience for others that share the road with them. Aggressive drivers may use tailgating to intimidate other drivers. Distractions can cause speeding drivers to pull up too quickly....
What millennials need to know about motor vehicle injuries
It may not be obvious what the right steps are once a motor vehicle accident has occurred. For many millennial drivers, the complicated process of accident fault and insurance claims may be a total mystery. Understanding the personal injury process After a motor...
When a Missouri business may be responsible for a drunk driver
Drunk driving crashes are tragic, preventable incidents that can devastate the lives of their victims. Everyone knows that the law prohibits getting behind the wheel while intoxicated by alcohol or impaired by other drugs, but every day, people across Missouri and the...
Report ranks 10 cities with most car crashes in 2019
Missouri residents may be wondering what cities see the greatest number of car accidents. A report from the nonprofit Go Safe Labs answered this need with a report ranking the top 10 cities that see the most accidents as well as the top 10 most accident-prone...
Estimated 35% of truckers suffer from sleep apnea
As much as 35% of truckers suffer from the sleep disorder called sleep apnea. In Missouri and across the U.S., some truck accidents are caused by truckers with undiagnosed or untreated sleep apnea, so this is a serious concern.Obstructive sleep apnea is the most...
CVSA’s 2020 roadcheck set for May 5 to 7
Truck drivers in Missouri will want to remember that May 5, 2020, marks the start of the 72-hour inspection spree known as the International Roadcheck. During this time, inspectors with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will ramp up the enforcement of federal...
Agency to launch new study of truck crashes
For many drivers in Missouri, an accident involving a large truck is one of their greatest fears. Tractor-trailers carry substantial weight in a huge volume. This means that other vehicles involved in a collision are much more likely to suffer serious damage,...
