4 Reasons You Should Stop Texting While Driving

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Texting while driving is extremely dangerous and can lead to accidents that result in severe injuries or death. There are dangers around every corner when texting and driving, but some dangers are more prevalent than others. If you text while driving, here are four reasons you should stop. Texting While Driving is Distraction The first …

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Updated: November 12, 2024

These 3 Main Categories of Distractions Often Cause Car Accidents

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Let’s break down the three main categories of distracted driving to help you stay focused and safe every time you hit the road. News of people being killed or seriously injured in distracted-related car wrecks has been on the rise and at an alarming rate. According to the NHTSA, in 2018 alone, approximately 400,000 people …

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Updated: August 17, 2024

7 Common Causes of Distracted Driving in St. Louis

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When a driver is distracted, they take their attention off the road and put themselves and others at risk. Here are seven common causes. Though there are many reasons why the people of St. Louis get into car accidents, there is one that happens more frequently than most others: Distracted driving. When a driver is …

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Updated: October 29, 2021

5 Ways to Reduce Distracted Driving and Prevent Auto Accidents

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Implementing these measures can curb distracted driving. As a result, you will be doing your part to keep yourself and others safe by cutting down on car accidents.  A driver is distracted when they pay attention to something else when driving. Activities that can divert your attention from safe driving include texting, talking to people …

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Updated: August 17, 2024

St. Louis Car Accidents Caused by Rubbernecking Drivers

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Distractions while driving can take many forms, but one of the most common distractions is rubbernecking. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in the country. Distractions while driving can take many forms, but one of the most common distractions is rubbernecking. Let’s discuss what this term means and what you …

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Updated: August 17, 2024

What Should You Do After a Miss-and-Run Accident?

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When miss-and-run accidents happen, the phantom driver may continue driving unaware they’ve caused an accident. Imagine you’re driving down the road, and suddenly, the vehicle behind you attempts to overtake you and nearly hits the back of your car. You slam the brakes fast. And this causes you to skid off the road and collide …

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Updated: August 17, 2024