Bicycles are a convenient and popular way to get around, especially in college towns. When bicycles share the road with larger vehicles, however, there is always a possibility of a dangerous accident. If a motor vehicle collides with a bicycle, the potential for...
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Know the steps to take if you have been in an accident
If you have been in a car accident, then you know how troubling it can be. Not only is there damage to your vehicle and the other party's, but there are also injuries to worry about. While it may be jarring, it is important to keep a few things in mind in the event of...
What should you know about an orbital bone fracture?
As you probably know, car accidents continue to be a leading cause of serious injury in the U.S. In fact, according to statistics from Carsurance, approximately two million Americans suffer a permanent injury in motor vehicle accidents every single year. Sadly, an...
How do traffic laws vary around campus?
When driving near the University of Iowa, there are some specific traffic laws you want to be aware of. The Iowa Legislature explains the school can set up specific laws and traffic patterns to keep students safe and to control traffic flow on and near the university....
4 driving distractions you didn’t expect
Most drivers in Iowa agree that certain activities are dangerous distractions while behind the wheel. Participating in a text message conversation, for example, or composing an email while attempting to drive can lead to catastrophic vehicle collisions. Certain...
Psychological impact of a TBI after a vehicle crash
In a motor vehicle collision, your body may undergo forceful trauma at high speed. Often, this includes severe head injuries. While head injuries can seriously impact your physical health, they can also affect your mental health. According to Traumatic Brain Injury...
3 ways to prevent a collision with a large truck
Getting in a car crash is often a scary and scarring experience. That’s if you make it out alive. Getting in a crash with a semi-truck is an especially frightening position to be in. Unfortunately, fear isn’t a way to ward of a collision. However, there are ways you...
Ways to be more attentive behind the wheel
Sometimes you have a plan to be productive with your day, perhaps with chores, but an old friend calls you out of nowhere. You continue to clean, but not as thoroughly as you would if you weren’t on the phone because the call is distracting you. Unfortunately,...
Pedestrian fatalities reach highest level in three decades
While the number of traffic deaths across the country remained near the same level as 2018, pedestrian fatalities rose by an estimated 5% in 2019, making it the deadliest in 30 years. An analysis of state and federal data by the Governors Highway Safety Association...
You’re most at risk for a crash on the roads close to home
Despite what you might believe, taking the road less traveled as part of your daily commute could help keep you and the passengers in your vehicle safer. That's because crash-related research in many countries has repeatedly shown that the area closest to where you...