Have you ever shouted at a driver who cut you up, or beeped your horn impatiently at a driver who did not move when the lights turned green? If so, then you, too, have been guilty of aggressive driving. While driving aggressively is not something to be proud of, most...

Many people feel like rural roads are far safer than streets in urban areas. The roads are wide open, you can set the cruise control and just enjoy the drive, and traffic congestion often isn’t an issue at all. People will sometimes even just drive for fun, thinking...

Many people in the United States have more things to do than they have time to do them. Those without enough time to handle all of their responsibilities may not get enough sleep while juggling two jobs or full-time work and family responsibilities.  When they should...

You were recently in a crash caused by a drunk driver or someone posting to Tik-Tok at the wheel. Not only did you notice the bad behavior of the other driver, but they admitted it at the scene of the crash. When your financial costs exceed the insurance coverage of...

Public ad campaigns warning about how dangerous using a cellphone while driving is have not worked. Neither have news stories about horrible car accidents that cost people their lives. Even a Louisiana law prohibiting some handheld cellphone use is not enough to...

Most people assume that driving is the same no matter what kind of vehicle you’re using. You start, accelerate and stop. You brake when you need to, and you maneuver to stay in your lane. What you should know is that there are some differences between motorcyclists...

When you are driving in Louisiana fog, your visibility is reduced. If the fog is particularly thick, seeing well when you are at the wheel becomes difficult, if not impossible. That is a hazardous condition that can potentially causes serious harm to you, other...

Many people use cruise control on longer trips because it enables them to keep a consistent speed. It’s a good way to avoid driving at speeds that are higher than the posted limits on roadways. While this is safe much of the time, you shouldn’t ever use it when it’s...

Sleep apnea is a common and frustrating medical condition. It involves unpredictable pauses in breathing during sleep. These gaps in breathing last 10 seconds or longer. Some people with sleep apnea may stop breathing as often as 400 times in one night.    Obviously,...

Unexpected gusts of wind can be dangerous for both truck drivers and any unfortunate motorists or pedestrians that happen to be in the vicinity.  When wind speeds above 40 mph have the potential to overturn trucks and cause damage to life and property. Part of the...