You cannot drive safely unless the task of driving has your full attention.  Any non-driving activity you engage in is a potential distraction and increases the risks of crashing. Distracted driving involves any activity that diverts your attention from the task of...

Driving is a privilege, not a right.  Every driver has a legal obligation to act in a manner prescribed by law.  Failure to do so can result in an accident. Distracted driving is anything that takes an individual’s hands off the wheel, eyes off the road or mind off...

Many people in Houston and all across Texas prefer to use Uber and other ride sharing services instead of taxis, trains and buses for daily transportation needs.  People find these services easier to use and cheaper compared to other modes of transportation. If a...

There are times when you know that you’re driving into a traffic jam, such as during your morning or evening commute. And there are also times when traffic congestion may suddenly pop up out of nowhere, such as the result of a new construction project or an accident....

Every summer sees an increase in packed cars and RVs on the road, full of families off on their summer vacation road trips. This number may increase this summer as families search for ways to safely leave their homes during COVID-19. Road trips are adventures that...

Drunk driving is very dangerous and causes accidents every year. Not to take away from that risk, it’s also important for drivers to understand that cellular phones are even more dangerous than drunk driving -- perhaps because many people don't really consider their...

Sports coaches say good practice produces good technique, but poor practice reinforces poor technique. The same is true for driving. When you take your test, you will learn to drive correctly. Then you go and build up road experience year by year. As you do so, you...

Ever had one of those days when you leave work feeling exhausted, and all you want to do is get home and crash on the couch? Unfortunately, if you are exhausted and drive home, you may have an altogether different type of crash. Being exhausted or fatigued makes you...

These days, just about everyone is in a hurry. Most of us rush from one place to another, grabbing meals on the run and multitasking our way through the day. Life is hectic, and it often leads people to ignore the dangers of accidents caused as a result of speed. In...