A 19-year-old New Jersey man who authorities say was intoxicated when he became part of a fatal crash with motorcyclists is free on bail until his next court appearance. Police say the man hit a couple riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle in front of him when they...
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What self-driving cars can and cannot do for safety
Since most motor vehicle accidents are the result of human error, it seems to follow that New Jersey drivers would be significantly safer in autonomous vehicles. However, a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that the ability of autonomous...
Tire blowouts do not have to cause accidents
Trucks driving down the New Jersey Turnpike or I-78 can pose a danger to other vehicles on the road, especially when there is a tire blowout. Some drivers will lose control of their truck, and the resulting accident can cause severe injuries. However, these types of...
How to prevent trouble when driving in heavy winds
The spring season in New Jersey has the potential to bring rainstorms and heavy winds to the area. If you're caught in inclement weather while driving, it's critical to change your approach to the road as to enhance your safety.One thing you should never forget is...
Later school start time may contribute to teen driver safety
The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine has published a study that may be of interest to parents in New Jersey because it suggests that teens may be more likely to become distracted on the road the earlier that school begins. Researchers looked at the rate of car...
Red light crashes injure thousands each year
Car accidents caused by drivers running red lights take 800 lives in New Jersey and across the country each year while injuring thousands more people. In many cases, those harmed in these crashes are pedestrians, cyclists and the occupants of other vehicles who had no...
AASM on how drivers can avoid drowsiness
According to AAA, drowsy drivers cause some 328,000 car crashes every year in New Jersey and across the U.S. with 6,400 of them ending in death. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has shown how prominent drowsy driving is in its recent Sleep Prioritization Survey...
The top concerns parents have regarding teenage driving
When a teenager in New Jersey gets their driver's license, they are usually focused on the excitement and privilege of driving. Parents are the ones who tend to be more worried about safety. New research reveals how concerned parents are and how common distracted...
DUI fatality rate peaks during Fourth of July
More than any other major holiday in the U.S., the Fourth of July sees a spike in the number of deaths resulting from drunk driving crashes. New Jersey residents should know that 1,192 people were killed in DUI crashes on the Fourth of July between 2010 and 2017. The...
Drowsy driving signs and dangers
Being drowsy behind the wheel can be as dangerous as being drunk. According to a study by the National Sleep Foundation, someone who has been awake for 24 hours straight has the same impairment level as an individual with a blood alcohol content of .10. For reference,...
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