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When you were heading out on a drive, you were just hoping to get some fresh air. You wanted to take a break from your work and cruise around. You didn’t expect that anything would go wrong. It was early in the evening, so the idea that a drunk driver would hit you never…

If you’ve seen the expectations set by trucking companies, you may be surprised by how far drivers are meant to go on a shift. Of course, the distance has to be reasonable, but the idea of driving for 8 to 10 hours without much of a break can be difficult to imagine. It’s clear…

The winter is a time of year when ice and snow may cover the roads and make them more dangerous for all drivers. If you’re planning to go out, you may be worried about large trucks, too. These vehicles have a harder time stopping under the usual circumstances, but when you add in the…

Distracted driving can lead to serious collisions with other vehicles. That’s why it’s so important for drivers to pay attention to the road. Did you know that around nine people are killed every day as a result of crashes that involved a distracted driver? People know that driving while distracted is dangerous, but many…

Out of everything that a driver could do wrong, being tired behind the wheel is one of the most obvious. When a driver can hardly keep their eyes open, they’re not able to maneuver when needed. They’re barely able to do what they need to do to stay on the road. In some cases,…

Tourism is a part of life in Chicago, so it’s not a surprise when the roads are backed up or when collisions take place with those who aren’t familiar with the city. Normally, you’d take public transportation or walk to where you want to go, but having to go across town, you opted to…

Summer is a fun time of year, especially for those who love amusement parks in Illinois. Getting to the park can be just as dangerous as some of the most wicked rides, though. With many vehicles present, backed-up traffic can be difficult to handle as you approach the park. In the parking lot, those…

Cellphones and other distractions in vehicles can quickly lead to accidents. Almost one in every four drivers who was involved in a crash was using a mobile phone within one minute before the crash happens. Did you know that around 3,477 traffic deaths were caused by distracted driving in 2015 alone? Imagine what paying…

Just about any time you drive on the highway, you are likely to encounter at least one commercial truck. These much longer and taller big rigs that transport goods and materials from one location to another pose significant danger to the occupants of passenger vehicles if the two collide. The demanding nature of commercial…

Winter weather in Illinois can become extreme with very little warning. Large amounts of precipitation, incredibly cold weather and blustery winds can all make driving a much more dangerous endeavor than it is in the warmer months. Given that increased danger, you might think that drivers will take more caution on the roads. However,…