Todos los días vas y vienes del trabajo. No, técnicamente no está trabajando, pero está claro que su trabajo se lo exige. También plantea graves riesgos de lesiones, ya que decenas de miles de estadounidenses resultan heridos en accidentes de tráfico cada año. Así que, si tienes un accidente mientras vas al trabajo o conduces de vuelta a casa,...
Seguir leyendoLos conductores jóvenes carecen de experiencia y suelen cometer errores críticos. No se trata de estereotipar a los adolescentes y otros jóvenes, sino simplemente de señalar algunos de los datos críticos que subrayan el riesgo: Apenas el 6% de los conductores estadounidenses tienen entre 15 y 20 años, pero estas mismas personas se ven implicadas en cerca del 13% de los accidentes con heridos...
Seguir leyendoUna mujer de 63 años, que era conocida por miles de personas como una querida maestra de guardería y maestra panadera, murió en un accidente de coche a principios de este mes. El vehículo de la mujer chocó contra otro coche en el que viajaban varios adolescentes Según un informe emitido por el Departamento de Transporte de Texas (TxDOT), el coche en el que viajaban los adolescentes era un Kia conducido...
Seguir leyendoImproving Economy Linked to Rising Traffic Accidents and Fatalities A stronger economy brings many benefits. Home values rise, businesses expand, and employers create more jobs. However, some economic experts warn that economic growth may also lead to a dangerous side effect: more traffic accidents and fatalities. As economic conditions improve, researchers have observed a noticeable increase in crashes on...
Seguir leyendoAccording to police reports out of Texas, three different vehicles were involved in a street race. It came to a horrific end when seven different vehicles wound up in a massive accident. One of the passengers passed away from his injuries. It appears that the race happened right around 8:20 p.m., on Tuesday, April 24. That’s when the police...
Seguir leyendoAn SUV driven by a 40-year-old man went out of control in Hurst, Texas, and slammed into a house. Three people were inside. The unexpected crash was just the beginning. It caused what firefighters now believe was a natural gas leak. When the authorities arrived after getting a call about the accident, the leaking gas caught fire, and the...
Seguir leyendoDriving should never be thought of as a recreational activity, but many motorists here in Waco treat it that way. Drivers speed, cut fellow car operators off, run lights and don’t yield to others’ right of ways. This often results in crashes. Motorists are vulnerable to breaking their bones in some of the more serious types of accidents. Motorists are most...
Seguir leyendoIt seems pretty simple: Texting and driving is dangerous. Everyone gets taught about it in driver’s training. Even those who took the training years ago, before texting was a concern, have seen the commercials and ads and Public Service Announcements. People know that texting in the car carries a level of risk and can cause accidents, and that’s why...
Seguir leyendoMost drivers believe they make decisions based solely on road conditions, traffic patterns, and safety concerns. However, research suggests that emotions can play a significant role in how people behave behind the wheel. Everything from personal stress to environmental factors may affect a driver’s judgment. In some cases, subtle influences can impact split-second decisions that determine whether a driver...
Seguir leyendoIn early April, a Chevrolet Tahoe went out of control in Texas. The driver careened into oncoming traffic and slammed directly into a Suburban. Inside were two parents and four children. They had been at a family outing, just enjoying the day together, when their lives were forever changed. Tragically, the parents were killed in the accident, as was...
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