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Older drivers value independence. You value safety. Knowing when to step in can protect your family and others on Chicago roads. How to spot unsafe driving Watch real-world behavior over several trips. Look for consistent patterns and not a single mistake: Cognitive impairments: Delayed reactions, trouble multitasking, getting lost. Physical limitations: Poor night vision,…

Aggressive driving and road rage are a serious problem throughout the country. Recent research finds that 96% of drivers witnessed at least one act of road rage in a six-month period. These acts can include everything from honking out of anger to tailgating. In addition to making the target feel uncomfortable, these acts are…

Distracted driving is often associated with texting, but the reality is far more complex. Today, many different distractions that endanger lives on the road every day. What should you know about the dangerous distractions that are a frequent challenge in the modern world? Drivers often feel the pull of a more connected world In…

When facing a crash that someone else caused, your first instinct may be to panic. In the moments after this event, taking the time to assess the situation and protect yourself and any passengers is key. Following certain steps after a car crash can help you stay safe even if the scene around is…

At first, you might expect inexperience to be the most significant factor in car crashes. After all, new drivers do not always know how to respond to various situations. Additionally, teenagers take unnecessary risks while behind the wheel. Drivers under 20 are the most likely to crash. That is especially true immediately after teenagers…

Accidents caused by reckless drivers can have serious and sometimes deadly consequences. In Illinois, reckless driving refers to the act of operating a vehicle in a dangerous or irresponsible manner, often with disregard for the safety of others on the road. This type of behavior can take many forms, including speeding, running red lights…

If you live in or around Chicago, you’ve probably seen your fair share of aggressive driving. It can be easy to run into in a larger city. However, even if you see it more often, the reckless habits of other drivers can still put you and others in significant danger. Road rage isn’t the…

Traffic deaths in Illinois and the rest of the nation are on the rise. This is a fact that has experts at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) very worried. The stats are pouring in and they show a grim tale of increased injury and death. New measures are being proposed to offset…

Living around a major city like Chicago, you see people and drivers of all kinds. You see drivers who are exhausted from trying to deliver goods across the country, teens on field trips and families heading to work and school. The thing about city traffic is that it has a high potential for collisions….

After you got into a car crash, you thought that you’d be fine. You were badly hurt, but with the appropriate medical care, you thought that you’d be able to heal and get back to living your life normally. That hasn’t been the case. Even though you appear fine physically, you have severe, chronic…