Author Archives: Alexander Dwyer

The importance of driving responsibly

Responsible driving is essential. Driving is one of the pursuits where your choices can seriously and negatively affect not only yourself, but also those around you, both in your car and others on the road. This means that driving responsibly …
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Ice causes Texas gridlocks, stops 18-Wheelers

Icy roads are not usually a common sight in Texas, but they have been this winter. Whole highways have been shut down even into March, causing gridlocks and trapping commuters in the cold, even overnight. Sometimes smaller vehicles have been …
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Weather hazards continue even in warm temperatures

Winter has been brutal this year all across the country, but as usual, states like Minnesota have had the worst of it. While ice and snow have caused many accidents nation-wide, officials urge drivers to continue to be careful even …
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Handling a car accident

With so many vehicles over such a large area, car accidents are bound to happen in Texas, perhaps even more than they do in the rest of the country. How you should act if an accident happens to you depends …
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Accident prevention technology is on the way

A recent report from Volvo claims that technology will soon be available to help drivers, especially truckers, in many new ways. Trucking accidents in particular are often caused by fatigue. Many people may not realize it, but scientists have concluded …
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Dramatic crash between semi and garbage truck

The more tonnage involved in a crash, the more dramatic it will seem, but it might actually be less dangerous for the drivers, depending on the circumstances. Bigger vehicles in both cases mean more damage but also more protection. For …
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The dangers of distracted driving

We are all familiar with the many campaigns against drunk driving. Certainly, the cause deserves campaigns; drunk driving still accounts for many accidents and endangers the lives of innocent people on a daily basis. However, there is a new danger, …
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Nighttime rollover injures two

An accident in the middle of the night in Nebraska has left a driver and a passenger in serious condition. While two vehicles were involved, only one was seriously damaged, rolling multiple times and ejecting the passenger. The occupants of …
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Fatal marijuana-related car accidents tripled in 10 years

Several states have enacted laws allowing the use of marijuana for medicinal as well as recreational purposes. As a result, the use of marijuana is a hot topic these days. The conversation is probably about to get even more heated …
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Apple, Android in-car technology prompts safety concerns

The recent unveiling of Apple’s new CarPlay system is already prompting criticism that the in-dash unit — where drivers can make calls, talk out text messages and access other iPhone features — will be unsafe. The system is set to …
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