Connecticut Teen Driver Fatalities Increased During COVID
According to analysis of UConn Crash Data by AAA, teen drivers were involved in fewer crashes overall during the COVID-19 lockdown, yet experienced more fatalities. Researchers compared the past five years of data to preliminary 2020 figures.
Why Car Accidents Involving Deer Increase in Fall
When a deer darts out in front of your moving car, it can be a frightening experience. Often in dark or low-light conditions, these animals leap from seemingly nowhere and you slam on the brakes or swerve to avoid an accident.
Drivers More at Risk for Car Accidents During Short Trips
A recent study found that one-quarter of all motor vehicle accidents occur within the first three minutes of driving. This type of accident is followed by those that occur on lengthy drives, including road trips.
Who’s Responsible in a Lane Change Crash?
You’re driving along when suddenly, a motorist merges into your lane and sideswipes your car. The impact is often brief but the damage can be significant. Although you didn’t see the other car coming, you may wonder what you could have done differently.
Why Some Drivers Still Refuse to Wear Seat Belts
A recent study from CoPilot, a car navigation app development company, highlights the disparity between drivers who report wearing a seatbelt and what they actually do behind the wheel.
