According to one study, the answer is a resounding Yes. Driver distractions can come in many forms from those requiring physical participation such as eating and personal grooming to those that have a more passive, cognitive effect such as a cell phone conversation or...
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Traffic safety: Sharing the road with bicycles
Motorists share the roads across the state with bicyclists every day. Unfortunately in doing so, collisions involving vehicles and bicycles occur all too often. The drivers, passengers, bicyclists and others involved in such crashes may suffer serious injuries or, in...
3 tell-tale signs you are too drowsy to drive safely
Along with distracted and intoxicated driving, drowsy driving remains a problem in Connecticut and across the U.S. In fact, according to one survey, an alarming 20% of drivers report having fallen asleep behind the wheel in a recent one-year period. More than 40% of...
Why is drowsy driving on the rise?
Many dangerous driving behaviors are unfortunately on the rise lately. But one stands out above the rest: drowsy driving. This often slips by in the wake of more obvious dangers, like intoxicated driving. But it is often just as deadly. In fact, some experts suggest...
The dangers of distracted driving on pedestrian safety
For many Connecticut area drivers, distractions and operating motor vehicles go hand-in-hand. Some motorists regularly engage in distractions while behind the wheel, even though the behavior is unlawful. Unlike motorists who have the protection of their vehicles to...
What is so dangerous about texting while driving?
The invention of the cellphone changed communication. Over the years, it evolved into a supercomputer that fits inside a pocket. The smartphone is a blessing and a curse. It allows people to remain connected regardless of location. However, all of this connectedness...
A car crash, long-term effects of TBI and learning to cope
After falls, vehicle crashes represent the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries. Even a concussion, a mild form of TBI, can have lingering effects. A more severe case of brain damage can require lifelong care and the patient must learn how to cope with...
Did a crash affect your memory?
Did you know that many crash victims suffer from memory loss in the aftermath of the accident? For some, this memory loss is short-lived and does not have a big impact on quality of life. For others, this memory loss can redefine how your life may go. To understand...
Do not forget about your eye health after a car accident
Following any type of car accident, it is a good idea to seek medical attention. After all, your body’s stress response may disguise injury symptoms, causing you to erroneously believe you are ok instead of seriously hurt. Going to the emergency room may also put your...
Stress and the likelihood of a bicycle accident
There are many different risk factors that drivers and bicyclists need to keep in mind when it comes to bike accidents, from chaotic traffic to dangerous parts of the road and poor weather conditions. However, stress plays a role in many bicycle accidents, whether a...
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